Cybersecurity Compliance Internship - Remote

Cybersecurity Compliance & Risk Management Internship — Zoo Media

Build the Framework. Protect Youth‑Centered Media. Strengthen Digital Trust. 
Location: Remote | Duration: 120–365 Days

Zoo Media creates safe, empowering digital spaces for young creators, learners, and communities—and strong cybersecurity is the foundation that makes that possible. As our organization expands into digital infrastructure, educational platforms, creator‑support systems, and mission‑aligned partnerships, compliance and risk management become essential to protecting the people we serve.

This internship prepares emerging professionals to work directly with cybersecurity governance, compliance frameworks, internal auditing, and enterprise‑level risk management. Interns help build the operational systems that keep Zoo Media’s platforms safe, accessible, and ready for long‑term growth.

This internship is available through the SkillBridge program, an apprenticeship pathway, and a civilian internship track.

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What You’ll Do

CMMC Readiness & Federal‑Aligned Compliance

• Prepare documentation aligned with CMMC requirements.
• Map organizational controls to CMMC maturity levels.
• Support evidence collection, documentation validation, and readiness reviews.
• Help strengthen internal systems for assessment and compliance alignment.

NIST 800‑171 Implementation

• Review required security controls under NIST 800‑171.
• Assist in developing System Security Plans (SSPs) and POA&Ms.
• Track implementation progress across departments and digital programs.
• Support gap assessments and remediation planning.

Policy Development & Documentation

• Draft cybersecurity, operational, and governance policies.
• Create standardized procedures for data handling, access, and digital safety.
• Maintain version control and documentation repositories.
• Align policies with youth‑centered digital safety and federal‑aligned standards.

Internal Auditing & Control Monitoring

• Participate in internal compliance reviews and audits.
• Assist with risk scoring and control effectiveness testing.
• Document findings and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop audit checklists, templates, and reporting structures.

Enterprise Risk Management

• Identify operational, technical, and contractual risks across Zoo Media programs.
• Build risk registers and mitigation tracking systems.
• Support leadership in prioritizing risk‑reduction strategies.
• Create dashboards that visualize compliance and risk insights.

Digital Trust & Platform Readiness

• Organize documentation required for registrations, certifications, and platform readiness.
• Maintain compliance evidence for proposals and partnership reviews.
• Support scalable workflows that strengthen long‑term digital trust and safety.

Qualifications

• Interest in compliance, risk management, cybersecurity governance, or digital safety.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret standards and frameworks.
• Comfortable working in structured regulatory environments.
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts is helpful but not required.
• Availability for virtual meetings:
  • Mondays @ 9:00 AM MST
  • Wednesdays @ 10:00 AM MST
  • Fridays @ 8:00 AM MST
• Self‑motivated, organized, and committed to building secure, youth‑centered systems.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands‑on exposure to CMMC and NIST 800‑171 frameworks.
• Experience building compliance documentation for digital platforms and mission‑driven organizations.
• Training in enterprise risk management and internal auditing.
• A structured pathway into cybersecurity governance and compliance careers.
• Mentorship from leaders in digital safety, media, and technology.
• Letters of recommendation based on performance.

Onboarding Windows

Internship Duration: 120–365 Days

• January 1–5 (Winter)
• April 1–5 (Spring)
• June 1–5 (Summer)
• August 1–5 (Fall)
• October 1–5 (Winter)

Students should confirm with their school’s Internship Coordinator to ensure eligibility for academic credit before accepting the position.

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