2026 Summer Intern Program - Information Security Intern

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

Finance
Supervision
Payment Systems
Information Security
Visualforce
Risk Assessment
Information Security Governance
Auditing
Dashboard
Presentations
Testing
Research
Curriculum
Microsoft SharePoint
Risk Management
Microsoft Excel
Document Management
SAP GRC
Workflow
Microsoft Power BI
Tableau
Reporting
ISO 9000
Sarbanes-Oxley
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act
HIPAA
Documentation
Computer Science
Cyber Security
Information Systems
Microsoft Office
Communication
Analytical Skill
Work Ethic
Attention To Detail
Professional Development
Computer Networking
LinkedIn
Management
Banking
Regulatory Compliance
Law
Social Media
Privacy

Job Details

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

As an employee of the Atlanta Fed, you will help support our mission of promoting the stability and efficiency of the U.S. economy and financial system. Your work will affect the economy of the Southeast, the United States, and the world. The work we do here is important, and how we do it is just as important as what we do. We live our values of integrity, excellence, and respect every day. We do the right thing, we do things right, and we treat people right. A career at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta gives you the chance to do work that touches lives and helps communities prosper.

OUR BANK - The Federal Reserve is the central bank of the United States and is one of the most influential, trusted, and prestigious financial organizations. It consists of twelve Reserve Banks located around the country and the Board of Governors in Washington, D.C. The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta territory covers the Sixth Federal Reserve District, which includes Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, and portions of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee. The Atlanta Fed and the other Reserve Banks play an important part in all three of the Fed's functions: monetary policy, bank supervision and regulation, and the operation of a nationwide payment system.

PLEASE READ:

Internships are paid. Summer housing will not be provided. This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, performance standards or requirements, efforts, skills or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g. emergencies, rush jobs, change in workload or technological developments).

SCOPE OF ASSIGNMENT:

Support the Information Security Policy, Risk, and Compliance team in maintaining the organization s control framework, conducting risk assessments, and assisting with policy, audit, and compliance activities. This internship provides hands-on exposure to how security governance and risk oversight enable organizational resilience and regulatory confidence.

Responsibilities:
  • Assist with documentation and maintenance of the risk register, control library, and compliance evidence.
  • Support internal risk and control assessments using established frameworks (e.g., NIST).
  • Collect, review, and organize audit artifacts and policy documentation.
  • Help prepare dashboards, reports, and presentations using Excel or Power BI.
  • Participate in control testing and issue remediation tracking
  • Conduct basic research on emerging regulations and security standards.


QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Minimum cumulative GPA above 3.0 in academically rigorous curriculum.
  • Must be committed to working a 40-hour work week for 10-12 weeks during the summer months.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 Suite and Sharepoint
  • High level knowledge of risk management standards

Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency with Excel and document management tools.
  • Familiarity with GRC ticketing systems for workflow tracking.
  • Exposure to Power BI or Tableau for risk and compliance reporting.
  • Understanding of control frameworks and simple risk scoring models.


Functional Skills:
  • Foundational understanding of risk identification, assessment, and mitigation.
  • Ability to interpret control statements and relate them to organizational policies.
  • Awareness of key cybersecurity and regulatory frameworks (NIST, ISO, SOX, GLBA, HIPAA).
  • Strong analytical and documentation skills with attention to detail.


PREFERRED MAJOR:
  • Computer Science
  • Cybersecurity
  • Management/Computer Information Systems


CORE COMPETENCIES:

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

Strong analytical skills

Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects

Great work ethic and detail oriented

Comfortable working across time zones to complete projects in a timely manner

OUR BENEFITS TO INTERNS (some benefits are subject to being onsite):

Professional development opportunities

Networking

MARTA passes provided

Free LinkedIn Learning access

Free access to our FedFuel career development tool

Caf and dining options on-site

Dress for your day

Flexible hours

Access to on-site fitness center

TO APPLY:

In addition to your application, please attach a resume and a copy of your most recent unofficial transcript.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, performance standards or requirements, efforts, skills or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g. emergencies, rush jobs, change in workload or technological developments).

The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer.

Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Regular / Temporary

Temporary

Job Exempt (Yes / No)

No

Job Category

Internship Family Group

Work Shift

First (United States of America)

The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.

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