About The Signatry

The Signatry is a donor advised fund (DAF) sponsor, but we are more importantly a Christian ministry seeking to build the kingdom of God by inspiring world-changing generosity. The Signatry believes generosity is the heart of the gospel, and this drives us to equip people to lead generous lives that reflect the image of God. By God’s grace, we can work together through prayer and generosity to solve the world’s greatest problems and spread the hope of the gospel to all. Donor advised funds are the primary tools we use for this kingdom work.

Position Purpose

The Cybersecurity Intern supports The Signatry's information security program through hands-on project work across multiple cybersecurity initiatives. This internship offers real-world exposure to enterprise security challenges, risk management, compliance, and security awareness in a mission-driven nonprofit environment. The intern will work directly with the technology department leadership on strategic projects that strengthen our security posture and support donor trust and organizational resilience.

This is not a help desk or passive observation role—the intern will take ownership of meaningful deliverables that inform leadership decisions and have direct impact on The Signatry's security program.

Primary Responsibilities

This internship is expected to execute real life projects for The Signatry’s cybersecurity programEach project includes documented deliverables, executive summaries, and presentation opportunities with leadership.

Project 1: Social Engineering Campaign Design & Execution

▪ Collaborate with The Signatry’s penetration support vendor to design a comprehensive social engineering campaign targeting the organization-wide user base (scheduled for June 2026).

▪ Develop realistic phishing email scenarios, credential capture landing pages, and pretexting approaches aligned with best practices and ethical standards.

▪ Coordinate campaign logistics including scheduling, launch windows, and communication with leadership.

▪ Track campaign metrics (click rates, credential submissions, reporting rates) and document results.

▪ Analyze findings to identify vulnerability patterns and recommend targeted security awareness training interventions.

▪ Prepare executive summary of campaign results for leadership review and staff debriefing.

Project 2: Cybersecurity Tool Pilot Support & Business Case Development

▪ Support evaluation and pilot testing of emerging cybersecurity tools and technologies (e.g., physical MFA tokens) with our Cybersecurity Implementation Specialist.

▪ Conduct hands-on testing, document user experience, and gather feedback from stakeholders.

▪ Compile pilot testing results, cost-benefit analysis, and performance metrics.

▪ Develop business case recommendations including ROI analysis, implementation considerations, and vendor comparisons.

▪ Present findings and recommendations to leadership for go/no-go decisions.

Project 3: Risk Profiling & Data Analysis

▪ Analyze The Signatry's customer/donor dataset to identify risk indicators and develop a quantitative risk profile formula.

▪ Work with data team to extract, clean, and analyze security-relevant data points (account age, activity levels, transaction volumes, geographic patterns, etc.).

▪ Identify correlations between data attributes and security risk.

▪ Build a risk scoring model that can be applied to customer segments for targeted security interventions.

▪ Document methodology, assumptions, and recommendations for ongoing risk assessment.

▪ Prepare visualizations and dashboards to communicate risk profile findings.

Project 4: Trust Center Competitive Research & Recommendation

▪ Conduct market research on "Trust Center" resources published by peer organizations, competitors, and technology vendors (reference: https://trust.giveinteractive.com/).

▪ Analyze trust center content frameworks, design approaches, information architecture, and security/compliance claims presented.

▪ Identify best practices and emerging standards for transparency, compliance disclosure, and customer trust communication.

▪ Prepare competitive analysis and strategic recommendations for developing a Trust Center resource for The Signatry.

▪ Propose content structure, scope, and governance model for a potential Trust Center initiative.

▪ Present findings and recommendations to executive leadership.

Mentorship & Development

▪ Weekly check-ins with CIO and System Administrator of Foundation Systems to align onproject progress and provide guidance.

▪ Exposure to enterprise security operations, compliance, and risk management decision-making.

▪ Opportunity to present findings directly to executive leadership.

▪ Networking with cybersecurity professionals within the organization and partner MSSP.

Key Qualifications and Skills 

Essential

▪ Alignment with The Signatry’s mission, values, and statement of faith.

▪ Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an accredited college or university with a focus on cybersecurity, information security, computer science, or related field.

▪ Strong analytical and research skills with ability to work independently on structured projects.

▪ Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present findings clearly to non-technical audiences.

▪ Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and ability to create professional documentation.

▪ Familiarity with basic cybersecurity concepts (authentication, data protection, risk management, compliance frameworks).

▪ Proactive, detail-oriented approach to project work with strong organizational skills.

▪ Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive security and organizational information.

▪ Curiosity about emerging security threats, technologies, and industry trends.

Preferred

▪ Knowledge of NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, or similar security governance frameworks.

▪ Experience with data analysis tools (e.g., SQL or Python) or business intelligence platforms.

▪ Familiarity with phishing simulations, social engineering testing, or security awareness programs.

▪ Prior internship or hands-on experience in IT, cybersecurity, or risk management.

▪ CompTIA Security+ certification or equivalent foundational security credential.

▪ Experience with nonprofit operations, donor management, or financial services.

Work Location  

This is a flexible hourly internship designed to be 12 weeks during the summer (40 hours per week) that can be performed remotely.

Pay Range

$25/hour. Timesheet required.

Benefits

Paid holidays to include Memorial Day and Independence Day.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws

Equal Employment Opportunity 

Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)

The Signatry is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization and a religious organization that has not waived any exceptions to any federal, state or local legislation, including, but not limited to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.