2027 Summer Intern Cyber Security IT Operations

General Dynamics Corporation; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards package

Healthcare including medical, dental,

401k match up to 6%

9-80 work schedule

Sterling Heights Facility

Job summary

General Dynamics Land Systems seeks a Summer 2027 Cyber Security IT Operations Intern in Sterling Heights. You will support security operations, vulnerability management, and cyber IT administration while embedding with the compliance team to gain real-world experience.

This internship emphasizes hands-on learning, mentorship from seasoned professionals, and exposure to GDLS risk management processes in a dynamic defense environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year university or college in Computer Science or Management Information Systems
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Attained at least a sophomore status based on class standing at internship start
• Preferred GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Must pass standard pre-employment screens and provide an official transcript
• Must complete a minimum of a three-month assignment and work full time for the duration

Responsibilities

• Security operations support
• Vulnerability management support
• Cyber IT Administration
• Improve IT processes and help develop the GDLS risk management program

Skills

Cyber security concepts

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or MIS

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

2027 Summer Intern Cyber Security IT Operations

Responsibilities for this Position

Job Description

About the Role

The General Dynamics Land Systems Summer 2027 Internship Program in our Cyber Security IT operations area that provides an opportunity for students looking to start or continue the transition from academia into industry. Our three-month internship assignments provide compensation based on area of study and class standing, and have the students embedded in key functional areas of our business, getting real-world experience and mentorship from seasoned professionals. As part of your summer experience, you will join our team and use your education, experience, and creativity to make an impact. This internship works directly with personnel running the Compliance program and assisting that team analyzing compliance evidence and risk.

About GDLS

We Serve Those Who Protect What Matters.

At General Dynamics Land Systems, we build the combat vehicles and integrated technologies that give soldiers a decisive advantage. We design, engineer and sustain advanced tracked and wheeled systems paired with modern electronic architecture, AI-enabled capabilities and autonomy-ready technology.

From Abrams to LAV, Stryker to AJAX, robotic platforms to software solutions and beyond, our portfolio delivers proven performance for customers around the world.

Thats why Soldiers and Marines have trusted General Dynamics Land Systems products in the toughest conditions for decades. We deliver the power to win.

Every day, our global team looks beyond the horizon, solving problems before they become challenges.

Bring your talent. Bring your purpose. Lets shape the future of General Dynamics Land Systems together.

Responsibilities to Anticipate for this Role

This Cyber Security internship offers practical work experience in a wide range of Cyber Security disciplines, including:

• Security operations support
• Vulnerability management support
• Cyber IT Administration
• Improve IT processes and help develop the GDLS risk management program.

Qualifications Sought

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year university or college in Computer Science or Management Information Systems
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Attained at least a sophomore status based on the university/college's class standing requirements at the start of internship.
• Preferred - GPA of a 3.0 or higher
• Must successfully pass standard pre-employment screens and must provide an official college or university transcript from their school before their first day of employment.
• Must be able to complete a minimum of a three-month assignment and work full time for the duration.

Additional Information / Desired Experience

• Familiar with Microsoft tools (MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word).
• Understand Cyber Security concepts.
• Able to think and react quickly to rapidly changing situations.

What We Offer:

• We offer a Total Rewards package that is Impactful and built for you
• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending
• Competitive base pay and incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits
• 401k match up to (6%)
• 9-80 work schedule (This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off)
• (Sterling Heights Facility) Modern office, onsite cafeteria including Coffee Cafe, remodeled fitness center, and outdoor fitness track.

Additional Information

• Availability to work outside regular business hours as needed, to address critical issues.

This position will require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance).

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

General Dynamics Land Systems is a global leader in the design, development, production, support and innovation of tracked and wheeled military vehicles.