Cyber Defense Internship: Hands-On Pen Testing & SIEM

JanBask; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

JanBask in Arlington, VA is seeking a motivated early career cybersecurity professional to assist with vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security monitoring across LAN, WAN, and cloud. You will learn to use tools, document findings, and contribute to risk assessments.

The role emphasizes learning, teamwork, and adherence to standards like ISO/NIST, PCI, and FISMA, with guidance from senior engineers.

Qualifications

• A recent graduate or student pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity or related fields.
• Basic understanding of computer networking concepts including LAN/WAN architecture, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), TCP/IP stack, DHCP, DNS, VPNs, and network protocols.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity tools such as Nmap, Fiddler, Splunk, SolarWinds or similar network monitoring and analysis software.
• Knowledge of security principles including encryption techniques, system hardening practices, access management (LDAP/Active Directory), and incident management processes.
• Strong analytical skills with an eye for detail in security analysis and vulnerability research.
• Eagerness to learn about emerging cyber threats like IoT vulnerabilities or cloud security engineering frameworks such as Azure or Google Cloud Platform.
• Excellent communication skills to document findings clearly and work effectively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting vulnerability assessments and security audits across various IT infrastructure components including LAN, WAN, and cloud environments.
• Support the team in performing penetration testing using tools such as Nmap, Burp Suite, and other cybersecurity software to identify system weaknesses.
• Help analyze security events using SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) systems to detect potential threats or breaches.
• Contribute to security risk assessments by investigating vulnerabilities related to firewalls, IDS (Intrusion Detection Systems), IPSec VPNs, and endpoint detection solutions.
• Participate in incident response activities by assisting with threat detection & response procedures and documenting findings for further analysis.
• Support the implementation of security best practices aligned with ISO 27001, ISO 27002 standards, NIST frameworks, and other compliance requirements like PCI or FISMA.
• Collaborate with senior cybersecurity engineers on system security hardening efforts across operating systems such as Windows, Linux (Debian, CentOS), macOS, and Android/iOS platforms.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Learning mindset

Education

Recent graduate or student pursuing degree in Computer Science / IT / Cybersecurity

Tools

Nmap

Burp Suite

Fiddler

Splunk

SolarWinds

Job description

JanBask in Arlington, VA is seeking a motivated early career cybersecurity professional to assist with vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security monitoring across LAN, WAN, and cloud. You will learn to use tools, document findings, and contribute to risk assessments.

The role emphasizes learning, teamwork, and adherence to standards like ISO/NIST, PCI, and FISMA, with guidance from senior engineers.