Summer 2026 InfoAssurance & Cybersecurity Intern

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, Raleigh, NC, or Elgin, IL offices.  

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: 

• Shared values, including uncompromising integrity, a passion for excellence, and mutual respect 
• The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you 
• A collaborative environment focused on your career growth and continuous professional development 
• Mentorship and networking experiences with professionals of all levels 

Depending upon service line, location, and workload, it is an expectation that summer and winter interns will be able to work approximately 32-40 hours per week and to be available during regular business hours/days either online or in the office. 

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. “Cherry Bekaert” is the brand name under which Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC, independently owned entities, provide professional services in an alternative practice structure in accordance with applicable professional standards. Cherry Bekaert LLP is a licensed CPA firm that provides attest services, and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities provide business advisory and non-attest services spanning the areas of transaction advisory, risk and accounting advisory, digital solutions, cybersecurity, tax, benefits consulting, and wealth management. For more details, visit cbh.com/disclosure. 

Cherry Bekaert cares about its people. We offer a competitive compensation package where you will be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The hourly rate for this role is between $34.00 and $38.00. In addition, we offer a comprehensive, high-quality benefits program which includes medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans; Paid Care Leave; and other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection.  

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, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.   

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 cbh.com/careers and follow us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. 

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Salary : $34 - $38