Cyber Security Internship - Summer 2027

United Launch Alliance; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

United Launch Alliance (ULA) in Denver, CO offers a 10-week summer internship within Cyber Defense and IT security disciplines. You will gain experience across Cyber Defenders, Engineers, or Governance, Risk, and Compliance, supporting incident response, designing security solutions, and communicating security status to stakeholders.

Applicants must be enrolled in a STEM bachelor’s program, with a minimum 2.90 GPA, and be able to work full-time for the summer.

Qualifications

• Minimum college GPA of 2.90 on 4.0 scale; unofficial transcript if interviewed.
• Valid driver's license; motorized transport recommended for Denver, CO.
• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in STEM from accredited college/university.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience as Cyber Defenders, Engineers, or GRC specialists to develop skills in risk management and threat defense.
• Support incident response, investigate security incidents, document findings, and suggest remediation actions.
• Collaborate on design/implementation of security solutions to protect infrastructure and data.
• Prepare reports to communicate security status, findings, and risk mitigation to stakeholders.
• Shadow experienced professionals and participate in assignments supporting broader projects.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Presentation

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Pursuing bachelor’s degree in STEM

Enrollment Fall 2027

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

Location: ULA - Denver

Standard Weekly Hours: 40.00

At ULA, success comes through the efforts of a strong, united team.

Job Overview & Responsibilities

• Gain experience as Cyber Defenders, Engineers, or Governance, Risk, and Compliance specialists to develop their skills to manage risk and defend networks against an ever-growing threat landscape.
• Support incident response efforts, including investigating security incidents, documenting findings, and recommending remediation actions.
• Collaborate on the design and implementation of security solutions to protect the organization's infrastructure and data.
• Help prepare reports and documentation to communicate security status, compliance findings, and risk mitigation strategies to stakeholders.
• Support one or more experienced business professionals in performance of assignments, spend time shadowing actual operations, and have unique assignments that support larger projects as well as experience the day-to-day workings of the business side of the aerospace industry.

Interns may perform and/or participate in additional activities/events which help them build a strong network within the ULA community and with fellow interns!

Required Education

• At minimum completed Freshmanyear of college or university by the time of the summer internship assignment.
• High School/GED

Basic Qualifications

• Must have a minimum college GPA of 2.90 on a 4.00 scale at the time of application; cumulative, no rounding. NOTE: An unofficial transcript is required if you are invited for an interview. We recommend you upload it to your profile when you apply.
• Must have a valid driver's license and motorized vehicle transportation if assigned an internship in Alabama; California; Florida; or Pueblo, Colorado. For Denver, Colorado and Washington, DC, motorized transportation is recommended.

Role Specific Qualifications

• At minimum, actively pursuing a bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field from an accredited college or university.
• Preferred degree focus for this internship is in Cyber Security , Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Information or Computer Security, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Analytics, or relevant field of study.
• Must have plans to be enrolled in classes during Fall Semester 2027.
• Ability to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks during the summer of 2027.
• Must have an interest in learning any of the following:
  • Endpoint Protection stack
  • Firewall configuration and rule logic
  • Risk Management Frameworks and Security Plans
  • Email security systems
  • Intrusion detection and prevention systems
  • Enterprise Security, Cyber Security and user access management
  • Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Systems
  • Threat Hunting
  • Digital Forensics and Incident Response
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint).
• Effective presentation, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to complete an internship at any of the below ULA's locations:
  • Denver, CO

Summary Salary Range

CO: $23.10 - $37.95

Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon a candidate's experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in addition to base pay.

Security Clearance / International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR).This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). Therefore, all applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62 (e.g., U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or protected individual. See 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) and 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) for additional information.

ULA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

ULA is a participant in the federal E-Verify Program. Posters in PDF format pertaining to this program can be accessed by clicking on the links identified below. E-Verify Participation poster (English / Spanish) and Right to Work Poster (English / Spanish).

Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Actrequires covered employees to follow a post selection notification process. A hired candidate may opt out of this process by notifying the hiring manager in writing at the time the offer is accepted.