Cybersecurity Intern (Winter 2027)

About PKF O’Connor Davies

PKF O’Connor Davies is a top-ranked accounting, tax, and advisory firm with offices across the U.S. and internationally through our PKF global network. For over a century, we have built our reputation on deep industry expertise, a personalized approach, and a commitment to delivering real value to our clients.

Our mission is to provide exceptional service while fostering long-term relationships built on trust and integrity. We serve a diverse client base across industries and sectors, helping organizations and individuals navigate complex challenges with confidence.

At PKF O’Connor Davies, culture is at the heart of who we are. We believe our team members are our greatest asset, and we invest in their growth and success through mentorship, professional development, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to foster a collaborative environment where diverse perspectives are valued, innovation is encouraged, and team members can make an impact. We are also committed to supporting work–life balance, offering flexibility and resources to help our team members grow their careers while maintaining fulfilling personal lives.

If you are looking for a career where you can grow, contribute, and be part of a firm that values both excellence and community, PKF O’Connor Davies is the place for you!

As a Marketing Events Intern at PKF O’Connor Davies, you will get hands-on experience collaborating with our Marketing Department on projects and marketing campaigns. Our marketing interns acquire marketing skills and develop/further their knowledge of various marketing strategies by performing the duties and responsibilities listed below in an efficient and effective manner.

The Cybersecurity Intern will be a member of PKF O’Connor Davies’ Risk Advisory practice. This part-time, paid internship program runs from January to mid-April. This position is designed for self-motivated individuals with an insatiable appetite to learn and a strong desire to pursue a career in cyber security and IT governance. This internship program will assist in further developing professional skills in the field of Information Security and Governance to include security operations, security governance, compliance management and risk management.

This position will have the opportunity to better understand the different facets of an effective Cybersecurity Program and gain practical experience as you work alongside information security thought leaders. You will be assigned multiple mentors to shadow as you work on various assignments.

Essential Duties

Assist in vulnerability scans and/or simulated phishing campaigns.

Assist managers with IT process walkthroughs and control testing.

Support the team in cybersecurity, risk assessments and report writing.

Enrolled in an undergraduate and/or graduate degree program in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or Management of Information Systems.

Common body of knowledge: some upper-level course work on information security, some knowledge and academic/work experience on logical security domains.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Good organizational abilities.

Ability to work as a contributing member of a team.

Ability to work under pressure in order to meet deadlines.

Creative and persistent problem solver.

Able to handle confidential material in a reliable manner.

PKFOD is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons in connection with hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation or other conditions of the employment relationship regardless of race, color, age, sex, marital status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, philosophy/religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, political affiliation or belief, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

To all staffing agencies: PKF O'Connor Davies, LLP (“PKFOD”) will not be utilizing agencies to staff this position. Please do not forward resumes to PKFOD partners and/or employees at any of our locations regarding this position. Any recruiter who would like to partner with PKFOD on other positions must have an updated contractual agreement with PKFOD through the Director of Talent Acquisition. Please be reminded, PKFOD is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. All unsolicited resumes will become the property of PKFOD.

We are only considering individuals who are authorized to work in the United States. We will not sponsor work visas.

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