Enterprise Cybersecurity Data Loss Prevention Intern

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Enterprise Cybersecurity Data Loss Prevention Intern

The Opportunity:

As a n Enterprise Cybersecurity Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Analyst Intern, you will support cybersecurity and information protection programs by monitoring data transfers, investigating potential data loss events, assisting with incident response, and helping develop and improve data protection processes. You will gain hands‑on experience in cybersecurity operations, data governance, security technologies, incident response, and regulatory compliance. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.

How You’ll Contribute:

• Monitor and analyze data transfers across email, removable media, web services, cloud storage, network services, and printers.

• Investigate DLP alerts and potential incidents involving data exfiltration, inadvertent exposures, or policy violations.

• Support incident response by collecting and analyzing computer evidence and network artifacts,assisting with issue resolution and risk communication, andmaintainingaccuratedocumentation.

• Assist with developing, testing, tuning, and validating DLP policies, detection rules, and response procedures.

• Identify and classify sensitive information, including personally identifiable information, financial data, intellectual property, third-party proprietary data, entrusted information, Booz Allen internal information, and Booz Allen restricted information.

• Collaborate with IT, Legal, Governance, Privacy, and business teams to remediate incidents and strengthen data protection processes.

• Stay informed about cybersecurity threats, data protection standards, and industry developments relevant to DLP operations.

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You Have:

• Knowledge of foundationalcybersecurity concepts, including access control, incident response, data classification, and information security

• Ability toanalyze, investigate, andthinkcritically

• Ability to handle sensitive information responsibly

• Ability to clearly document technical findings and work effectively independently and collaboratively

• Scheduled to obtain a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or Information Systemsby December 2028

Nice If You Have:

• Knowledge ofDLP tools such as Microsoft Purview,Trellix,or similar platforms

• Knowledge ofcloud security and data protection in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform

• Knowledge ofprivacy, data protection, and information security frameworks or regulations, such as NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, or HIPAA

• Possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Possession of strong attention to detail skills

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs.

Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

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