Cyber Operations Intern
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Job Location:
McLean, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
Overview
We are looking for an entry level IT Security Analyst summer intern to perform the day-to-day operations of the security solutions and use these solutions to identify investigate and resolve security incidents on the network. This is a great opportunity for someone who likes to dig in and understand the intricacies of cyber defense has a technical hands-on mindset and exhibits good work ethic and a positive attitude to learning the ins and outs of information security operations for an enterprise environment.
Responsibilities
- Co-Op / Interns typically represent college students trying to gain related work experience while pursuing an undergraduate degree.
- Under direct supervision performs various tasks and assignments for the organizations professional staff in such disciplines as Engineering Software Development Database Management Security Threat Analysis.
- Maintain in-place security tools and processes
- Evaluate test and implement new security tools & technologies
- Respond to computer security incidents
- Research system and network logs and alerts as they relate to incidents
- Identify gaps in cyber operations capabilities and assist in developing those capabilities
- Develop technical summary information for presentation to management
Qualifications
- High School diploma and 1-2 years of college or related work experience
- Understanding of incident response process in an enterprise operations environment
- Understanding of cyber threats and defenses against those threats
- Knowledge of Windows Linux and networking
- Knowledge of enterprise security technologies such as web filtering endpoint protection and forensics sandbox threat intel integration firewalls SIEM patch and vulnerability management etc.
- Familiarity with using scripting languages for security automation
- Ability to juggle multiple tasks and projects with varying priorities
- Ability to document findings for audiences with various levels of technical expertise
- MUST BE A US CITIZEN
- Cyber Defense Club membership a plus!
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Required Experience:
Intern
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About Company
AMERICAN SYSTEMS has been delivering IT and Engineering solutions to complex national priority programs since 1975. Our mission-focused approach ensures a trusted, collaborative partnership with our customers. Performance is paramount. We know what’s at stake. ®
