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Company

Leidos · 10 hours ago

Cybersecurity Intern

United States

Internship

Remote

Intern

$47K/yr - $85K/yr

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Security Clearance Required

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Responsibilities

Evaluate software and hardware during pre-acquisition phases to determine its ability to meet minimum security requirements based on NIST SP 800-53 Rev4 security controls.

Author, review, coordinate and submit cybersecurity authorization required artifacts to eMASS (including change requests) to achieve milestones such as Interim Authority to Test (IATT) and Authorization to Operate (ATO) in accordance with the project schedule.

Support conducting cybersecurity authorization activities to comply with all current Cybersecurity and IA manuals, instructions, and guides within the DoDI 8500.01 and DON 5239.

Continuously monitor system resources through automated scanning and implement automated reporting feeds to support cybersecurity authorizations

Verify patch compliance using the approved technical solution (i.e., Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)) Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert (IAVA) compliance dashboards.

Coordinate with local administrators to troubleshoot and elevate patching issues in a timely manner in order to meet patch compliance timelines.

Assist with the implementation of security procedures, and verify information system security requirements, including coordinating the execution, review and disposition of STIG checklists for systems, applications, developed code and other components.

Independently develop and maintain system security documentation, including drafting, reviewing, editing and recommending guidance for Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Tactics, Techniques, & Procedures (TTP), Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) and Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) Score Card.

Participate in regular briefings with the team on cybersecurity status, including preparing briefing materials. Work closely with Leidos A&A team to support ATO conditions and requirements

Ensure secure, effective and efficient operation of network systems, architecture, and topology

Assist the engineering managers employ approved defense-in-depth principles and practices (e.g., defense-in-multiple places, layered defenses, and security robustness)

Support the development and maintenance of processes, checklists, and procedures

Qualification

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Cybersecurity assessmentVulnerability scanningSecurity operationsData analyticsCybersecurity toolsCybersecurity authorizationNIST guidelinesSecurity+ certificationDoD Risk Management FrameworkSystem Security PlansExceptional communication

Required

Enrolled in a degree program such as a Cybersecurity (or similar) major with graduation planned 2026 or later

GPA 3.0 or better

Technical knowledge and skills in one of the following areas: cybersecurity assessment, vulnerability scanning, integration and testing, data analytics or security operations.

Ability to obtain a security clearance

US citizenship required

Ability to obtain Security+ (or other relevant) certification to meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II requirements

Preferred

Hands-on experience with a variety of cybersecurity tools.

Knowledge of cybersecurity assessment and authorization (A&A) and associated processes, procedures, and activities in accordance with DoDID 8500.01, DoDI 8551.01, and other applicable NIST instructions, guidelines.

Familiarity with the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Experience supporting the formal Cybersecurity/IA testing required by government accrediting authorities and preparing System Security Plans.

Exceptional communication abilities, both verbal and written, including business writing on complex topics