Cybersecurity and Privacy Associate - Summer 2024

Full-time

No

Job Type Internship
Job Level Experienced (Non-Manager)
Salary $85,000


# Cybersecurity & Privacy Associate - Summer 2024
## Job Description
The threat actors have shifted from simple, nuisance based Cyber hacks to criminals, activists, ransom hacks and nation states. Companies are aggressively looking for consultants to help them protect their critical assets and proactively prepare and respond to Cyber breaches.

Grant Thornton’s Cybersecurity & Privacy practice offers an opportunity for individuals to leverage their technology background and experience to broaden their business and project management skills in a rewarding and challenging environment. Associates will work on projects across the Cybersecurity & Privacy portfolio and will assist in the development of Cyber risk strategies, identity and access management programs, network security, Cyber security analytics, ethical hacking, cloud security, privacy & data protection, artificial intelligence, etc.

## Qualifications & Skills
In order to be successful in this role, candidates should have the following qualifications and skills:
- . in Engineering within Computer, Computer Science, Information Systems
- . in Computer Science
- . program in Data analytics, Informatics, Management with Cybersecurity (minor)
- . program with a specialization in Technology – “Hands on technology experience”
- Strong business and technical aptitude and problem-solving skills
- Likes to learn the business of our clients to help them solve problems
- Ability to bridge the gap between business strategy and Cybersecurity/technology to help deliver sustainable solutions to our clients
- Excellent thinking, analytical, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
- Effective time management skills for handling multiple priorities and simultaneous projects
- Enthusiasm to learn through a combination of structured, on-the-job, and self-directed training
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a team environment
- . in Cybersecurity or Information Security
- Optional – Juris Doctorate (.) degree with interest in Cybersecurity and Data Privacy
- Minimum major and overall GPA of preferred
- Ability to travel as required

## Salary
The base salary for this position in the firm’s Manhattan, New York office is $85,000 per year.

## About Us
At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It’s what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better.

## About the Team
The team you’re about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here’s how:
- Whether it’s your work location, weekly schedule or unlimited flex time off, we empower you with the options to work in the way that best serves your clients and your life.
- Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for your and those in your household.
- We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different — and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. See how at
- When it comes to inclusion, we are committed to doing more than checking boxes. Explore all the ways we’re taking action for diversity, equity & inclusion at

## Benefits
Grant Thornton offers a wide range of benefits to its employees. Interns and seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. They also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave, and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.

Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.

Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.

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## Job Info
- Job Identification 109628
- Job Category Security & Privacy Risk Management
- Posting Date 08/24/2023, 07:37 PM
- Apply Before 09/28/2023, 10:30 AM
- Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
- Job Schedule Full time
- Locations New York, NY, United States
- Job Type Internship
- Job Level Experienced (Non-Manager)
- Salary $85,000

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