TRC Winter Internship - West Des Moines

Job Summary
UHY is seeking an intern to join our Technology, Risk, and Compliance (TRC) practice. This internship provides an opportunity to gain hands‑on experience supporting client engagements involving cybersecurity risk assessments, compliance reviews, control evaluations, and selected technical security testing activities. The intern will work with professionals across a variety of industries and will assist in delivering services aligned to recognized cybersecurity frameworks and standards, including NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, and PCI DSS.

Job Summary
UHY is seeking an intern to join our Technology, Risk, and Compliance (TRC) practice. This internship provides an opportunity to gain hands‑on experience supporting client engagements involving cybersecurity risk assessments, compliance reviews, control evaluations, and selected technical security testing activities. The intern will work with professionals across a variety of industries and will assist in delivering services aligned to recognized cybersecurity frameworks and standards, including NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, and PCI DSS.

This position is well suited for a candidate interested in cybersecurity consulting, risk and control assessment, compliance advisory, and professional services within an accounting and advisory firm environment.

Job Description
Essential functions

• Assist with technology and cybersecurity risk assessments and advisory engagements for clients in various industries
• Support evaluation of client environments against established frameworks, standards, and control requirements
• Review and organize client-provided documentation, including policies, procedures, system inventories, diagrams, and evidence
• Help document assessment results, observations, risks, and recommendations in a clear, accurate, and professional manner
• Perform research on cybersecurity requirements, industry practices, and applicable regulatory or framework expectations
• Support mapping of controls and requirements across frameworks such as NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, CMMC, and PCI DSS
• Assist with vulnerability assessments and limited penetration testing activities under the supervision of senior team members
• Participate in client interviews, walkthroughs, and internal team discussions, as appropriate
• Prepare and maintain engagement work papers, status trackers, spreadsheets, and presentation materials
• Support internal practice development activities, including methodology enhancement, template creation, and knowledge-sharing initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned

• None

• Work is conducted in a professional office environment with minimal distractions

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and performing work in front of a computer screen for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time

• Travel may be frequent and unpredictable, depending on client’s needs

• 0 – 1 year of relevant experience
• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in information systems, information technology, computer science, accounting Information Systems, cybersecurity or a related field
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles, including access control, vulnerability management, networking, endpoint security, and security best practices
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Ability to work both independently…