Cyber Security Engineer Intern

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University’s Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) offers a paid internship in the Cyber & Information Security Division, focusing on defense-related cybersecurity research and practical experience in compliance, SIEM, vulnerability management, and security audits.

Candidates should be pursuing studies in information security, computer science, or related fields, and be able to commit up to 20 hours/week during the academic year and 40 hours/week in the summer at ARL in State College, PA.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, customer service, technical writing, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Windows and Linux systems in a domain environment.
• Scripting (bash, Python) and basic cybersecurity concepts.

Responsibilities

• Assist Cybersecurity Assurance teams with compliance enforcement.
• Configure SIEM and perform security administration.
• Support vulnerability management and audits.
• Develop automation and process improvements.
• Contribute to compliance documentation and policy writing.
• Assist with hardware/software reviews.
• Prepare technical writing in policy, process, and procedures.

Skills

Communication

Scripting (bash/python)

Networking fundamentals

System administration

Compliance knowledge

Education

Undergraduate student in Information Security / CS / IST

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

We are searching for an undergraduate student to join our Cyber & Information Security Division at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University to assist our Cybersecurity Assurance teams. ARL’s purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intel Community (IC).

ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

The successful candidate’s typical duties will include:

• Compliance enforcement
• SIEM configuration and security administration
• Vulnerability Management
• Audit and security checks
• Automation and process improvement
• Compliance documentation updates
• Technical writing in policy, process, and procedures
• Hardware and Software reviews

Required skills and experience include:

• Excellent communication, customer service, technical writing, and organizational skills

Preferred skills and experience include:

• Configuration, installation, and support of desktop computing equipment as well as programming
• Microsoft Windows and Linux systems in a domain environment
• Familiarity with defensive cyber tools such as Firewalls, SIEM, XDR/EDR, CASB, FIM, IDS/IPS
• Networking fundamentals
• System administration and troubleshooting
• Scripting (bash, python, etc.)
• Compliance or auditing
• NIST documentation (e.g. 800-171, 800-53)
• STIG

Students studying within the field of Information and Cyber Security, Information Science and Technology, or Computer Science science/Engineering are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will work up to 20 hours/week during the fall and spring semesters, and 40 hours/week over the summer. This is a paid internship opportunity located at ARL in State College (primarily operating out of a Science Park Road location). Relocation and housing are not provided.

ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Notice regarding employment at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL):Employees must be eligible to obtain a government security clearance, participate in the ARL drug testing program, and comply with electronic and physical monitoring requirements applicable to federal contractors. ARL operates in a secure information environment involving Unclassified, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and Classified information. Personal electronic devices brought onsite must be registered and may be restricted from certain areas. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.