Cybersecurity Internship Program (May 2024)

About the Role

FTI Consulting is the global #1 expert firm for organisations facing crisis, transformation and moments of truth.  FTI Consulting's Cybersecurity practice is a global leading provider of independent cybersecurity services with core service offerings focused on:

• cyber readiness,
• cybersecurity incident response, and
• complex cybersecurity investigations and litigation.

As a Cybersecurity intern, you will assist in 

• the tactical execution of real client engagements, and
• the development of tools, material or frameworks for our practice to use in future cybersecurity engagements.

FTI Consulting offers both technical and non-technical cybersecurity services to our clients and is seeking candidates with both technical and non-technical backgrounds. 

What a typical day will look like

• Assist with cybersecurity client engagements as needed and as directed, including but not limited to analysis (either technical or non-technical, or both, depending on your skills and preference) and reporting
• Complete at least one self-directed project to develop pre-agreed tools, material or frameworks for our practice to use in future engagements
• Shadow our experts on complex cybersecurity matters

What can you get out of your internship at FTI Consulting?

• Opportunities to work on important cybersecurity challenges that large enterprises and government clients in Australia and the Asia Pacific region are facing
• Mentoring and training from industry-leading cybersecurity Experts
• Consideration, subject to high performance and team-fit, for a graduate position following the completion of your degree

Who are we looking for? 

Undergraduates in their penultimate or final year of Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Cybersecurity or an equivalent degree, with an existing passion for cybersecurity and a strong desire to build a career in the cybersecurity industry.

What skills will help you to become our intern?

• Existing interest and passion for cybersecurity
• Strong academic record
• Strong work ethic, eagerness to learn, and motivation to succeed
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, multi-task environment
• Ability to interface with team members and client personnel in demanding, deadline-driven situations
• Excellent communication (both written and verbal), and organisational skills
• Flexibility with respect to assigned tasks and engagements due to challenging deadlines, changing deliverables, evolving task priorities, and willingness to travel
• Proficiency with basic professional tools such as the Microsoft Office suite

Candidates that don't have some or all of the above-preferred requirements but who have a great attitude and are keen to develop their career in cybersecurity will be considered.

Our practice does both technical and non-technical work for our clients; technical skills such as programming, computer networking and penetration testing will strengthen your application but are not required to be a strong non-technical candidate.

How to Apply

When applying, please include your updated resume and your most recent & relevant to the role academic transcript. Applications without a transcript are not considered.

Applications close on Sunday, 14 April.

To find out more, visit fticonsulting.com/australia/students.