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Triple Point Security - Summer 2025 Cybersecurity Internship

Overview

This is a paid internship opportunity for both Cybersecurity and Non-Cybersecurity Students

At Triple Point Security, we understand that information security is a complex problem space. Delivering effective solutions for our clients requires a diverse team with flexible critical thinking and dynamic problem-solving skills. To build this team, we’re looking for curious and self-motivated undergraduate and graduate students interested in security across colleges and majors.  We’re looking for applicants with an interest in technology, security, and their relationship to real world business, research, and government use cases, even if you don’t have prior cybersecurity experience.  If you are interested in technology and developing your existing skills, we’d like to hear from you!

What You'll Learn

Triple Point Security realizes hands-on experience is important in exploring a career in cybersecurity.  From working alongside cybersecurity leaders and practitioners to professional development training, we make sure our internship program provides you with valuable experience.

Our goal is to ultimately place interns on client engagements to expose them to the various aspects of a cybersecurity program and cybersecurity practices which will use knowledge and skills learned in class and through the program.  Interns will have opportunities to learn:

  • Virtualization Concepts and VMWare Configuration
  • Creating Virtual Machines and Configuring VMs Using the Command Line
  • Networking and IP Addressing
  • Vulnerability Scanning and Reporting
  • Remediating Vulnerabilities
  • Host-based Firewalls
  • Introduction to Cloud Computing and the “Big 3” Cloud Platforms
  • Creating and Securing Virtual Machines in the Cloud
  • Advanced Cloud Networking Concepts

What it Takes

In order to be eligible for this opportunity, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Undergraduate and Graduate students; Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0
  • Desire to learn more about information technology/cybersecurity
  • Comfortable learning new technologies
  • Affinity for critical thinking and problem solving
  • Self-starter and ability to work independently
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Communicate effectively—verbal and written
  • Organized and able to meet deadlines

What You'll Receive

  • Real work experience in a professional setting
  • Opportunity to unleash your talents and add value to the organization
  • Exposure to company initiatives
  • Professional development training
  • Networking opportunities
  • Performance and resume evaluation
  • Vendor training and certification opportunities
  • Cloud certification incentive programs
  • Flexible remote work schedule

How You’ll Apply

If you are interested, please email to amiller@triplepointsecurity.com and cc:  raftab@triplepointsecurity.com and akulak@triplepointsecurity.com:

  • A copy of your resume
  • An unofficial transcript
  • Both your college and permanent addresses
  • Email Subject Line: Internship Applicant Summer 2025

We will review your resume and schedule a call to discuss the opportunity.  We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Timeline

Close Date for Receiving Resumes:  Monday, March 31, 2025
Internship Duration: Tuesday, May 27 – Friday, August 15, 2025
Employment Term:  Part-time (potential to transition into full-time)
Work Hour Commitment:  12 hours per week/ 48 hours per month overall
Location:  Blacksburg, Virginia; Local residency required (hybrid/remote)
Compensation:  Paid Internship, Certification Incentive Bonus
U.S. Citizenship Preferred: Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship