Cybersecurity Operations Intern

$46,800 - $84,600/Yr

Leidos - Odenton, MD

Full-time - Intern

Odenton, MD

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Cybersecurity Operations Intern at Leidos will support the Defense Enclave Services team in a digital modernization program critical to DISA and Fourth Estate Agencies. This internship offers hands-on experience in cybersecurity operations, mentorship from experienced professionals, and the opportunity to take ownership of impactful tasks.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, operate and maintain security solutions and related technologies for clients with guidance.
• Recommend security solution mitigations and enhancements supporting information assurance guidelines and customer requirements with guidance.
• Perform vulnerability/risk analyses of computer systems and applications during all phases of the system development life cycle with guidance.
• Operate integrated cybersecurity solutions and refine operational processes and procedures for evaluating, monitoring, remediating, and documenting information system security vulnerabilities and incidents with guidance.
• Review and recommend updates to existing security tools, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure that all information systems meet or exceed compliance requirements under appropriate supervision.
• Identify, report, and resolve security violations.
• Gain experience performing various types of vulnerability and assessment scans with multiple tools.
• Collaborate with peers and employees in other departments to improve security posture.
• Monitor and review regular updates/upgrades to equipment and procedures to maintain pace with cybersecurity requirements and business needs.
• Identify overall security requirements for the proper handling of Government data.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in an accredited Bachelor's or Master's degree program pursuing a degree in Information Assurance, Information Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field.
• Experience and/or coursework in Cybersecurity/Information Security preferred.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work both in a team environment and perform individual tasks.
• Must meet eligibility requirements for work assignment on specified contract.
• U.S. Citizenship required per government contract.
• Current DoDM 8570 IAT II Certification is required (Sec+ CE or equivalent).