Product Intern - AI & Innovation - Remote

The Product Intern – AI & Innovation is part of the Sales and Business Services department, which resides on the Product Management team and reports to the Vice President of Product Management. As our Product Intern you will be focused on AI & Innovation. You'll roll up your sleeves and help us explore how artificial intelligence can fundamentally change the way we ideate, build, and test our products — making our team faster and smarter. If you're excited about AI, passionate about building great products, and interested in how cybersecurity intersects with both, this is the role for you. What You'll Do: Research and evaluate AI tools and techniques that can accelerate product ideation (e.g., generative AI for brainstorming, user story creation, and requirements gathering) Partner with product managers to prototype and test AI-assisted workflows that improve team efficiency Support testing efforts by identifying ways AI can enhance test case generation, coverage, and analysis Document findings, present recommendations, and contribute to the team's AI adoption roadmap Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, design, and security teams to validate ideas Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned What You'll Need: Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program (any year welcome) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Product Design, Business, or a related field Genuine interest in AI/ML and hands-on experience with AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, or similar) Strong curiosity about product management and how products are built Excellent communication skills — you can translate technical ideas for non-technical audiences Self-starter mentality with a bias toward action and ownership Must be authorized to work in the United States It's a Plus if You Have: Familiarity with product management frameworks (user stories, roadmaps, prioritization) Interest in or experience with programming and application development (any language or platform) Exposure to Lean thinking principles — you understand how to eliminate waste, run quick experiments, and iterate toward value Interest in cybersecurity or prior exposure to the field Experience with tools like Jira, Figma, Notion, or similar Any coursework or projects involving machine learning, NLP, or data analysis At CIS, we are committed to providing an inclusive environment in which the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and views of our employees, members, and customers are valued and respected. It is through this commitment that we are able to work together towards our common mission: to make the connected world a safer place. Compensation Range: USD$20.00 - $25.00 Welcome to our employment section. Here you can view our current job openings and apply for positions online. Can't decide on just one opening? Our online application system allows you to easily apply to additional positions, after creating your profile! CIS takes pride in providing a comprehensive benefits package and supportive work environment. We offer a competitive total rewards package at the Center for Internet Security: Base salary is determined on a number of factors including, but not limited to, education, experience and skills Health (PPO, EPO, HSA), Dental & Vision Insurance eligibility starting from the first day of hire $500 wellness card for Health Coverage Participants 401(k) with 4% Company Match, vested from the first day of hire Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Dependent Care Account (DCA) Life Insurance Bonding Leave Paid Volunteering Program Bonus eligibility Paid Time Off (PTO) inclusive of vacation, personal and sick time Paid Holidays Wellness Program Employee Engagement Activities Professional Development Opportunities Tuition Reimbursement Student Loan PayDown Program Employee Referral program Employee Assistance Program The Center for Internet Security (CIS) makes the connected world a safer place for people, businesses, and governments through our core competencies of collaboration and innovation. We are a community-driven nonprofit responsible for industry-leading best practices for securing IT systems and data. CIS is also a trusted resource for cyber threat prevention, protection, response, and recovery for U.S. State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial (SLTT) government entities and election offices. CIS has an award-winning reputation for investing in its people (click here to learn more), as well as continuous learning and development. We offer our employees diverse opportunities to expand their impact personally and professionally, in their local communities, and among one another. Core Leadership Principles drive our employees at every level of the organization, empowering them to be leaders in everything they do. We are a community-driven nonprofit, responsible for the CIS Controls® and CIS Benchmarks™, globally recognized best practices for securing IT systems and data. We lead a global community of IT professionals to continuously evolve these standards and provide products and services to proactively safeguard against emerging threats. Our CIS Hardened Images® provide secure, on-demand, scalable computing environments in the cloud. CIS is home to the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center® (MS-ISAC®), the trusted resource for cyber threat prevention, protection, response, and recovery for U.S. State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial government entities, and the Elections Infrastructure Information Sharing and Analysis Center® (EI-ISAC®), which supports the rapidly changing cybersecurity needs of U.S. elections offices.