Varda Space Industries · 4 hours ago
Microsoft 365 / Security Administration Internship - Summer 2026
El Segundo, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerVarda Space Industries is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, creating products and infrastructure needed for the orbital economy. The Microsoft 365 / Security Administration Internship involves supporting the security, reliability, and administration of Microsoft 365 services in a high-security environment, ideal for students interested in cybersecurity and systems administration.
AerospaceManufacturingProduct Design
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Administer and configure Microsoft 365 services including Intune and Defender
Develop and enforce Intune security policies and compliance rules
Monitor and apply security patches, vulnerability remediations, and software updates
Collaborate with IT and Security teams to ensure a secure and reliable environment
Support network and system auditing efforts, including documentation
Qualification
Required
Coursework or knowledge in: Computer Systems / System Security
Coursework or knowledge in: Networking / Network Security
Coursework or knowledge in: Cloud Computing (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
Exposure to one or more of the following: PowerShell scripting
Exposure to one or more of the following: Cybersecurity fundamentals
Exposure to one or more of the following: Microsoft Intune, Defender, or M365 administration
Preferred
Prior experience in system or security administration (internship, research, or project)
Familiarity with Microsoft 365 administration (including Defender, Intune)
Experience with PowerShell scripting and automation
Completion of coursework in cybersecurity or systems architecture
Benefits
Exciting team of professionals at the top of their field working by your side
Equity in a fully funded space startup with potential for significant growth (interns excluded)
401(k) matching (interns excluded)
Unlimited PTO (interns excluded)
Health insurance, including Vision and Dental
Lunch and snacks provided on site every day. Dinners provided twice a week.
Maternity / Paternity leave (interns excluded)
Company
Varda Space Industries
Varda is building the infrastructure for a thriving orbital economy, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules.
Founded in 2021
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$328.02MKey Investors
Alumni VenturesCaffeinated CapitalKhosla Ventures
2025-07-10Series C· $187M
2024-12-19Series C
2024-04-05Series B· $90M
Leadership Team
Will Bruey
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
Business Insider
2025-12-25
2025-12-17
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