Summer 2027 InfoAssurance & Cybersecurity Intern - Atlanta

Ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country, Cherry Bekaert delivers innovative and sophisticated advisory, assurance and tax services to our clients. At Cherry Bekaert we create shared success through teamwork, energy, and expertise. We approach today’s toughest business challenges with a client-first mindset, working together to create exceptional value. We are all committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, our community, and our professions. To meet this commitment, Cherry Bekaert will provide you with the space to pursue growth and development opportunities that will guide and support you at each stage of your personal and professional journey. If you are ready to find your space and create your future, you belong with us. 

Cherry Bekaert’s Cybersecurity team is growing!  Be a part of the growth as an Intern in our Atlanta, GA office.  

Our InfoAssurance and Cybersecurity team serves our Audit, Tax and Advisory practice areas across the firm to provide IT Audit, consulting, and compliance services in the areas of:  

• Cybersecurity Risk and Gap Assessments  
• Cybersecurity Technical Assessments  
• CMMC, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST 800-115, NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53 (FISMA, FedRAMP, etc.)  
• ISO 27001/27002, PCI, HIPPA/HITRUST, FFIEC  
• AICPA Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework  
• AICPA SOC 1/2/3  

As an InfoAssurance and Cybersecurity Intern you will: 

You will support the performance of technology, cybersecurity, privacy and general control audit/advisory engagements, in addition to technical cybersecurity assessments. Under supervision of the Cybersecurity/Risk Accounting & Advisory Services (RAAS) Manager and Partner, you will help identify cybersecurity control weaknesses, design gaps, vulnerabilities, audit exceptions and inefficiencies with appropriate recommendations to management.  

• Support strong work papers conforming to the firm’s methodology/standards and participation in report drafting  
• Identify and communicate results to leadership  
• Maintain a strong client focus by understanding the client’s business needs while developing productive working relationships with client personnel in order to accomplish audit objectives  
• Demonstrate strong project management skills, ability to multi-task and attention to detail  

Conducting cyber services in the areas such as: 

• Cybersecurity Readiness Assessments  
• Vulnerability Assessments  
• Attack & Penetration Studies  
• Incident Response  
• Cybersecurity Governance Risk & Compliance Examinations 

What you bring to the role: 

• Juniors or seniors pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Information Security, Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting or Mathematics 
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or above preferred, but not required 
• Interest in technology risk management and IT governance principles 
• Willing to pursue relevant professional designations (ex. CPA, CISA, CISSP, etc.) 

What you can expect from us:

• Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect

• The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you

• A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development

• Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing

• Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work

• Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures

Cherry Bekaert cares about our people. We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognizes the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm. The salary range for this position is listed below. Individual salaries within this range are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location.

Pay Range:

$34.00 - $39.00

About Cherry Bekaert

Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally. For more details, visit https://www.cbh.com/disclosure/ 

Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. https://careers.cbh.com/legal-disclosures/ contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. 

This role is expected to accept applications for at least five calendar days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.   

Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship for this position. 

Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC are members of Allinial Global, an accountancy and business advisory global association. Visit us at  https://careers.cbh.com/ and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.  

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