Cybersecurity Intern
Leonardo DRS
internship
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Arlington • Virginia • United States
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Tech Stack
About the role
- Gain experience with each step of the Risk Management Framework from the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), informed by the NIST SP 800-53.
- Assist in the development and implementation of tailored system security plans.
- Assist in development of technical training materials and resources.
- Participate in hands-on training in Governance/Compliance, and technical system hardening and continuous monitoring.
- Gain hands-on experience with compliance and cybersecurity tools, such as vulnerability scanners, patch management solutions, and air gapped SIEM tools.
- Participate in incident response activities, including triage, analysis, containment, and remediation of security threats.
- Assist in documenting security incidents, vulnerabilities, and response actions.
- Support vulnerability assessments by identifying, analyzing, and assisting with remediation efforts.
- Conduct research on emerging cybersecurity threats, information security trends, and industry best practices.
- Assist in coordinating conferences and special events.
- Adhere to procedures relating to the proper use and care of equipment and materials for which the role has responsibility.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
- Basic understanding of information security concepts, including confidentiality, integrity, availability, and cybersecurity concepts, including threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management.
- Familiarity with operating systems such as Windows and Linux.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a team-oriented environment with excellent communication skills.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Company contribution to a health savings account
- Telemedicine
- Life and disability insurance
- Legal insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- Wellness programs focusing on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
- Flexible work schedules with 9/80 program
- Competitive vacation
- Health/emergency leave
- Paid parental leave
- Community service hours
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
Risk Management FrameworkNIST SP 800-53system security plansvulnerability scannerspatch management solutionsSIEM toolsincident responsevulnerability assessmentscybersecurity conceptsinformation security
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillsteam-orientedcommunication skills