About the Role
Our Cybersecurity & Privacy practice offers a unique opportunity to leverage your technology background while expanding your business and project management skills in a dynamic and challenging environment. As part of our team, you’ll work on diverse projects across our Cybersecurity & Privacy services portfolio, including Cyber program strategies, identity and access management, ethical hacking, Cyber incident management, detection, and response, cloud security, privacy regulatory compliance, cookie and consent management, data protection, and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in Cybersecurity & Privacy solutions. Interested candidates should possess analytical skills, be strong "thinkers", with an affinity for learning and innovation, and be self-starters demonstrating strength in or a desire to build skills related to Grant Thornton’s core values.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Cybersecurity & Privacy team on all phases of the engagement lifecycle including planning, engagement management, and project wrap-up.
- Engage in projects such as Cyber Strategy and Program Design, Business Strategy and Cyber Strategy Alignment, Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Cybersecurity & Privacy, Privacy Compliance Program, Cookie and Consent Management, Data Protection, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Cyber Threat Monitoring, Cyber Incident Management, Cyber War Gaming, and Ethical Hacking.
- Actively contribute to business growth by identifying business development opportunities.
- Participate in marketing and brand initiatives.
- Assist with the development of Grant Thornton thought leadership.
Requirements
- Ability to travel as required.
- Strong business and technical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to learn the business of our clients to help them solve problems.
- Ability to bridge the gap between business strategy, technology, and Cybersecurity & Privacy compliance requirements to help deliver sustainable solutions to our clients.
- Excellent thinking, analytical, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
- Effective time management skills for handling multiple priorities and simultaneous projects.
- Enthusiasm to learn through a combination of structured, on-the-job, and self-directed training.
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a team environment.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.
- No visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Skills
- Cyber program strategies
- Identity and access management
- Ethical hacking
- Cyber incident management
- Detection and response
- Cloud security
- Privacy regulatory compliance
- Cookie and consent management
- Data protection
- Integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in Cybersecurity & Privacy solutions
- Analytical skills
- Strong "thinkers"
- Affinity for learning and innovation
- Self-starters
- Collaboration
- Leadership
- Excellence
- Agility
- Respect
- Responsibility
- Business Strategy
- Cyber Strategy Alignment
- Cyber Threat Monitoring
- Cyber War Gaming
Location
- Manhattan, New York
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Intern
Education Level
- Pursuing a degree in one of the following: B.S. in Engineering within Computer, Computer Science, Information Systems.
- Pursuing a degree in: B.S. in Computer Science.
- Pursuing a degree in: B.S. program in Data analytics, Informatics, Management with Cybersecurity (minor).
- Pursuing a degree in: B.S. program with a specialization in Technology – “Hands on technology experience”.
- Pursuing a degree in: B.S. in Cybersecurity or Information Security.
- Optional – Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree with interest in Cybersecurity and Data Privacy.
Salary/Compensations
- $40 per hour
Benefits
- Interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs.
- Interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s employee assistance program.
- Interns receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.
- Interns are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.
- Personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you.
About the Company
- Grant Thornton believes in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and you.
- Offers a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support.
- In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through Grant Thornton LLP (audit and assurance services) and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (tax and advisory services).
- In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland, offering a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices.
- The platform has $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland and other territories.
- The platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture.
- Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets.
Equal Opportunity
- It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities.
- All personnel decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
- Grant Thornton LLP provides reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship.
- For Los Angeles Applicants only: We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
- For Massachusetts Applicants only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as condition of employment or continued employment. Gran Thornton does not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employments or continued employment.
