Graduate Intern Summer 2026 - Information Security

Information Security Graduate Intern

We are Tennis! The USTA (United States Tennis Association) is the national governing body for the sport of tennis and the leader in promoting and developing the sport's growth on every level in the United States, from local communities to the crown jewel of the professional game, the US Open.

Why Intern with the USTA? We are a passionate team of staff and volunteers focused on growing the sport of tennis and making it accessible to all. We are committed to removing barriers and crafting opportunities for ALL to participate. Don't know tennis? Don't worry, you can still find yourself in the game!

The Role As an Information Security Graduate Intern, you will be an active member of our security program, contributing to both day-to-day operations and long-term research initiatives. Your experience will blend collaborative team work with independent, high-impact assignments designed to strengthen our overall security posture.

Defend

• Work alongside Security Operations Center (SOC) analysts to investigate security alerts
• Participate in threat hunting activities
• Review and update incident response playbooks

Analyze

• Support the Vulnerability Management team by running vulnerability scans
• Triage findings based on business risk and urgency
• Assist system owners in understanding and remediating critical security flaw

Educate

• Support the security awareness program by tailoring and launching phishing simulations
• Analyze campaign results and identify behavioral trends
• Contribute to the creation of educational content and staff training materials

Innovate

• Take ownership of an independent project aligned with your interests. Examples include:
• Researching the impact of AI on cybersecurity defenses and helping draft secure-use policies
• Exploring automation opportunities within SOC or vulnerability management workflows
• Evaluating emerging tools or technologies that could enhance organizational security

Program Details:

• 8-week program from June 9 through August 11
• Schedule: MondayFriday, 9:00 AM5:00 PM ET
• Hybrid role requiring 3 days per week on-site at our Orlando office
• Compensation: $35.00 per hour

Who You Are

• Possess a foundational understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, ports, protocols), operating systems (Windows, Linux), and core security principles
• Familiarity with security tools, whether through coursework, labs, or personal projects, is a strong plus (e.g., Wireshark, Nmap, Kali Linux)
• Curious, analytical, and eager to problem-solve in a real-world security environment
• Able to work collaboratively while also taking initiative on independent tasks

What the Program Offers As an intern, you will fully immerse into the USTA culture and be a true part of the team! During the program you will have the opportunity to network with Senior Leadership- including the CEO- as well as be mentored by current staff. Additionally, you can look forward to:

• Weekly professional development workshops.
• Participation in a group project which will be presented to staff at the end of the program.
• Opportunity to have your resume reviewed by one of our recruiters.
• Ability to participate in company activities, including our 7 Business Resource Groups.
• And more!

We strongly encourage you to apply if you're interested; all unique backgrounds and experiences welcome!