Shee Atiká Government Services · 3 months ago
SHF - Internship - 2026
United States
Internship
Remote
Intern
$18/hr - $28/hr
Start in 2026 SummerShee Atiká Government Services is committed to supporting the next generation of professionals through its internship program. The Cybersecurity Intern will gain hands-on experience alongside IT professionals, applying academic knowledge to real-world challenges in a 10-week paid summer internship.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Responsibilities
Shadowing cybersecurity professionals to see how classroom concepts (risk management, vulnerability assessment, incident response, and cloud security) are applied in real DoD environments
Supporting a development lab by configuring virtual machines, installing tools, and maintaining test environments
Assisting with identity and access management tasks such as account setup, permissions, and role assignments in cloud systems
Setting up and securing cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI) similar to classroom cloud labs but mapped to mission needs
Practicing secure coding and version control by supporting development teams with GitHub, code review, and vulnerability scanning
Performing basic audits of cloud and system usage to learn how compliance with policies is measured
Helping to document cybersecurity processes and suggesting improvements based on lessons learned from coursework and labs
Observing and contributing to continuous monitoring activities such as log review, patch tracking, and system updates
At the completion of the summer internship, interns will be required to present a group project including their findings and experience to the executive leadership team
Qualification
Required
Candidate must have a minimum of 2 years of higher academic experience
Candidate must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
Recent grad or current enrollment in a Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or IT-related degree program with GPA of 2.0+
Willingness to follow instruction and learn as well as be available for agreed upon work hours
Candidates should demonstrate academic exposure to core cybersecurity and computer science topics, including:
Familiarity with cybersecurity fundamentals (network security, encryption basics, authentication/authorization)
Experience working in Linux and Windows environments through coursework or labs
Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.) or virtualization software (VMware, VirtualBox)
Coursework or hands-on projects in areas such as networking, operating systems, or information assurance
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Outstanding benefits
Challenging work assignments with opportunities for advancement/career growth
Company
Shee Atiká Government Services
Shee Atiká Government Services is a wholly-owned government services holding line under Shee Atiká, Inc, an urban Alaska Native Corporation.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase