2027 Cybersecurity Software Engineering Intern - Roy UT

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a cybersecurity software engineering student for an internship in the Defense Systems Sector, Clearfield, UT. The role supports security assessments, certification and accreditation activities, and compliance with DoD RMF guidance.

Candidates must be full-time students pursuing an undergrad or graduate degree, available for 10 weeks in Summer 2027, and able to obtain a U.S. government security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).

Qualifications

• Enrolled full-time in an undergrad or graduate program for Fall 2027.
• Majoring in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or Information Assurance Systems.
• Able to work 40 hours per week for at least 10 weeks in Summer 2027.
• Must be able to obtain U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments of weapon system components and networks per configurations and policies.
• Support security certification and accreditation efforts including testing, documentation, and audits.
• Provide security analysis and design support to comply with NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI 1253, and DoD RMF guidance.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Information Assurance

Computer Science

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: No Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is a full-spectrum provider of innovative mission critical solutions in aircraft sustainment and modernization, training and simulation, integrated battle command systems, advanced weapons, and software development and IT modernization and sustainment, focused on dynamic mission-sets with quick-turn requirements for a wide variety of national security, military and civilian customers. Defense Systems aspires to be the fastest growing global defense solutions provider, and we deliver a full spectrum of readiness, decision-making, and effects capabilities and solutions.

An internship at Northrop Grumman is unique. Sure, you’ll learn new skills, explore our enterprise, network with experts, connect with thought leaders, and finish with a resume that opens doors. But you’ll gain something even more valuable: pride in what you’ve done. Join us and launch your career. We’ll support you with training, professional development and networking opportunities, and our shared vision of global security.

Northrop Grumman is seeking cybersecurity software engineering student for an internship opportunity. This position will be located at our Defense Systems Sector in Clearfield, UT. The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Strategic Deterrent Systems Division (SDSD).

Job responsibilities include:

• Perform assessments of weapon system components and networks to identify where those systems and networks deviate from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy.
• Establish strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and support obtaining certification and accreditation of systems; this includes support of process, analysis, coordination, security certification test, security documentation, as well as investigations, software research, hardware introduction and release, emerging technology research inspections, and periodic audits.
• Provide analysis, design, development, implementation, and security assessments to ensure compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-53, CNSSI 1253, and DoD RMF Knowledge Service guidance.

Basic Qualifications

A candidate must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

• Be a student who is enrolled full-time and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited college/university and will be enrolled full time in Fall 2027.
• Be majoring in or having majored in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or Information Assurance Systems.
• Be available to work full-time (40 hours per week) for at least 10 weeks during summer 2027.
• Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre‑requisite)

Preferred Qualifications

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.70/4.0 or higher
• Current active Secret Security Clearance or higher

Intern Pay Range for Clearfield, UT:

• Bachelor’s: $23.00 to $29.00 per hour
• Master’s: $32.75- $35.50 per hour

At Northrop Grumman, our internship pay rates are standardized and take into account three main factors: the anticipated graduation date of the individual, the cost of labor of the geographic location, and whether the internship is considered technical or administrative.

campusjobs The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.