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Lockheed Martin · 1 day ago

Cybersecurity Intern

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineering intern to join the Digital Innovation and Enablement team. This internship offers practical experience in secure software development, DevSecOps, threat modeling, and AI-assisted security operations, where you will work alongside senior security engineers to protect software supply chains and embed security controls into the development lifecycle.

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Responsibilities

Integrate security into Agile/DevOps pipelines (static analysis, dependency scanning, secret detection)
Conduct code reviews focused on secure-coding practices and provide remediation guidance
Assist in building security-focused APIs and micro-services that enforce authentication, authorization, and data-privacy controls
Participate in threat modeling and risk assessments for new features and existing applications
Help develop and execute penetration-test scripts or automated vulnerability scans on cloud and container environments
Support incident-response activities (log analysis, forensic data collection) under supervision
Prepare concise status briefings or demo videos that communicate findings and remediation plans to technical and non-technical audiences
Travel to a Lockheed Martin site occasionally (as needed) and operate effectively in a virtual team setting

Qualification

Secure coding principlesVulnerability management toolsCloud securityCI/CD toolsProgramming languagesNetworking conceptsAgile development frameworksInterest in security technologiesWritten communicationVerbal communicationCollaborative work

Required

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program (Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or related field)
Experience with at least one programming language (Java, Python, JavaScript, C#, etc.) and an understanding of secure coding principles
Exposure to vulnerability management tools (Nessus, Qualys, OpenVAS) or penetration‑testing frameworks (Metasploit, Burp Suite)
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred

Hands‑on experience with cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP IAM, security groups, container security)
Interest in emerging security technologies and AI‑driven defenses
Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps) and integrating security scanners (Snyk, SonarQube, Trivy)
Basic knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, firewalls)
Familiarity with Agile development frameworks (Scrum, Kanban)
Knowledge of AI/ML security concepts (e.g., prompt engineering for AI model hardening, anomaly detection)
Ability to work collaboratively in a paired‑programming or peer‑review environment

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Education Assistance
Parental Leave
Paid time off
Holidays

Company

Lockheed Martin

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Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.

H1B Sponsorship

Lockheed Martin has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (1)
2023 (1)
2022 (1)
2021 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$6.06B
Key Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M

Leadership Team

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Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
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Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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