Intern, Technology Audit

Description

About the Internship

 

Are you a university/college student interested in cybersecurity, technology, auditing, and public service? If so, the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey invites you to apply for a Management Intern position within the Information Systems & Technology Audits (ISTAD) Division of the Audit Department where you will have the opportunity to contribute to the security and resilience of one of the most dynamic public agencies in the country.  Work on projects that help protect mission-critical systems supporting millions of travelers and key regional infrastructure.

As a Management Intern, you will gain practical, hands-on experience working alongside experienced IT auditors and cybersecurity professionals, supporting audit projects that evaluate system controls, protect sensitive data, and enhance cybersecurity and technology operations across the agency’s critical infrastructure and enterprise systems. This internship will allow you to develop valuable skills in technology auditing, cybersecurity, data analysis, and project management, while learning from a collaborative and supportive team and contributing to a forward-thinking audit function at one of the nation’s leading public agencies.

 

Responsibilities

• Participate in the planning of audits and reviews of various Port Authority functions, operations, and business processes, including reviews of private sector partners doing business with the Port Authority.
  • Reviews will include developing the audit scope and audit program, executing the audit work, including gathering and analysis of required data and information and attend site visits.
• Prepare work papers and draft reports summarizing results of the audit, recommendations for improvement and communicating results to the executive team and managers.

 

Minimum Qualifications

• Enrollment at a college/university through the duration of the internship
• Two or more years of college/university education at the start of the internship
• Major in Auditing, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Management, Engineering, or a related discipline

 

Desired Qualifications

• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to meet deadlines, work independently or within a team and prioritize work
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills
• Past experiences whether it's internships, part-time jobs, or involvement as a college club officer

 

Internship Details

• The start date is expected to be in July 2025

• This internship will require 30 hours of work per week
• The format is expected to be in the office two days a week with a potential for a third remote day

 

Selection Process

• Only applicants under consideration will be contacted
• If selected to move forward, the hiring team will reach out directly to schedule 1-2 interviews
• Different internships will have different timelines for interviews

 

Compensation & Benefits

• The hourly rate range is $18.07 to $27.89 (the exact rate will be determined by internship type and rising school year)

• Ability to opt in to the New York State and Local Retirement System
• Access to Employee Business Resource Groups
• Facility Tours
• Career Panels
• Social/Networking Events