Information Security Intern

About the opportunity

SWCA is seeking an Information Security Intern to join the Technology Team in the Summer of 2026. We offer a challenging work environment where you will be a part of a team supporting SWCA’s security and business needs. SWCA offers an enthusiastic, supportive, and casual work environment with flexible schedules. If you share in the passion in delivering the highest customer service, then this could be an excellent fit for you! This position is available to sit remote in any location within the United States.

This internship will occur during the summer of 2026 (early June-mid August). Candidates who can start earlier than June 2026 will be considered, and those who can remain past August may provide additional value. Interns can expect coaching and direction from functional leadership in their respective support areas and participate in the larger internship cohort for scheduled developmental programming with senior organizational leaders. 

This is a paid, full-time internship. Interns will be paid $19.00/hr.

Please submit a letter of interest and resume to be considered for this position

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as is reasonable. We anticipate a large flow of qualified candidates, and we will close the posting as soon as the individual office positions are filled.

Our Vision (the North Star): Help drive SWCA to be the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges while maintaining a dedication to employee-ownership.

Core Values: We are #OneSWCA and collaborate across all our offices, programs, and disciplines. We are #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle, and we #GiveBack. We are 100% employee-owned, and we build our success together. It is imperative for the successful candidate to fit SWCA's unique culture. Do you appreciate sustainability and environmental awareness? Is giving back to your community a priority? SWCA is a team of scientists, planners, technical experts, and corporate services professionals that are committed to our culture. 

Purpose: Our company purpose is to preserve natural and cultural resources for tomorrow while enabling projects that benefit people today. You are invited to be a part of our success story.

What you will accomplish

• Works alongside information security and compliance analysts to manage hardware, software, and networks security assessments and recommendations
• Executes security administration tasks as assigned, which may include firewall, endpoint, network, or server configuration and/or rule management
• Learns the day-to-day information security team responsibilities, reviews and participates in problem solving and investigation for security incident response and support requests
• Complies with all SWCA and technology department policies and procedures, including those for equipment, hardware, software, security, access, and change management in conjunction with department leads and department-specific requirements

Experience and qualifications for success

Required

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program having a junior classification or higher, with an emphasis in Computer Science, or related field.
• Recent graduates will also be considered with a graduation date within 12 months of May 2025.
• Ability to work remotely from most of the Team.
• Reliable high speed Internet connection required.

Knowledge & Experience

• Academic experience administering Cisco, Palo Alto, or Juniper technology
• Academic experience maintaining Windows Server, Group Policy, and on-prem/Azure Active Directory

Personal Attributes

• Experience working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential
• Strong written and oral communication skills including the ability to document work
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms.

If you would like to contact SWCA regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the online application process due to a disability, please email accommodations@swca.com or call 1-480-581-5378. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only. All other inquiries will not receive a response. 

EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success.