Aerospace InfoSec Intern (Summer 2027)

Impulsespace; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach, CA is seeking an Information Security Intern for Summer 2027. The 12-week program provides hands-on exposure to security monitoring, policy implementation, vulnerability management, and compliance in a regulated aerospace environment.

You will work with experienced engineers and analysts on projects involving security controls, SIEM/EDR, NIST/CMMC frameworks, and documentation of procedures. On-site internship with May/June start through August/September 2027.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
• Strong interest in information security, compliance, and risk management.
• Foundational understanding of security principles, including authentication, access control, encryption, and network defense.
• Familiarity with security tools and technologies such as SIEM, EDR, firewalls, or vulnerability scanners is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn new technologies and methodologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily security monitoring activities, including alert triage, log review, and incident response tasks under supervision.
• Participate in vulnerability management workflows, including scanning, report generation, and remediation tracking.
• Support user access reviews, security control checks, and policy compliance activities.
• Help implement and validate endpoint and network security controls (e.g., EDR, firewall rules, MFA policies) under the guidance of the security team.
• Contribute to internal documentation including security procedures, playbooks, and compliance artifacts.
• Participate in security awareness initiatives, training content development, and communication campaigns.
• Assist with governance and risk assessments, including control validation and evidence collection for frameworks such as NIST 800-171 and CMMC.
• Support audit readiness efforts by organizing documentation and assisting with internal security reviews.

Skills

Information security basics

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Education

Pursuing degree in Cybersecurity/Computer Science/Information Technology

Related technical field coursework

Tools

SIEM

EDR

Firewalls

Vulnerability scanners

Job description

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach, CA is seeking an Information Security Intern for Summer 2027. The 12-week program provides hands-on exposure to security monitoring, policy implementation, vulnerability management, and compliance in a regulated aerospace environment.

You will work with experienced engineers and analysts on projects involving security controls, SIEM/EDR, NIST/CMMC frameworks, and documentation of procedures. On-site internship with May/June start through August/September 2027.