Cybersecurity Analyst Intern

Leidos; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos, a leading defense, intelligence, and technology company, is seeking motivated cybersecurity students for our Summer 2027 Internship Program as a Cybersecurity Analyst Intern in Alexandria, VA, onsite at the Mark Center. You will work directly with SOC analysts to learn enterprise-grade toolsets and detect threats within a real Security Operations Center environment.

You will gain hands-on experience defending the DISN for DISA, contributing to incident response, and producing formal

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen and capable to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance.
• Pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or Information Technology.
• Basic understanding of TCP/IP, network ports and protocols, traffic flow, OSI model, and defense-in-depth.
• Analytical mindset with troubleshooting skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication; collaborative team player.

Responsibilities

• Learn to use alerts from endpoints, IDS/IPS, NetFlow to identify compromises.
• Review large log files and correlate evidence for incident investigations.
• Assist senior SOC personnel by triaging alerts and identifying malicious actors.
• Document analysis, findings, and actions in a case management system.
• Support the creation and distribution of incident reports to customers and HQ.

Skills

Citizenship & Clearance

Networking basics

Analytical Mindset

Teamwork

Education

Pursuing degree in Cybersecurity/CS/IT

Job description

Leidos, a leading defense, intelligence, and technology company, is seeking motivated and aspiring cybersecurity students for ourSummer 2027 Internship Program (Starts May 2027). As aCybersecurity Analyst Intern, you will join ourDigital Sectoron the Global Solutions Management - Operations II (GSM-O II) contract at theMark Center in Alexandria, VA. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a real Security Operations Center (SOC), contributing to the defense of the Defense Information System Network (DISN) in support of the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA).

Are you ready to move beyond the classroom and hunt for real-world threats? As a member of our cybersecurity team, you will be embedded directly with SOC analysts, learning how to use enterprise-grade tools to detect and analyze compromises on a global network. You will contribute directly to the security of vital communication networks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, gaining hands-on experience in cyber operations that truly matters.

What You'll Do (Potential Projects & Learning Opportunities):

• Learn to utilize alerts from endpoints, IDS/IPS, NetFlow, and custom sensors to identify compromises on customer networks.
• Perform junior-level review of massive log files, pivot between data sets, and correlate evidence for incident investigations.
• Assist senior-level SOC personnel by passing triaged alerts and helping to identify malicious actors.
• Practice documenting analysis, findings, and actions in a case management system.
• Support the creation and distribution of incident reports to customers and higher headquarters.

What You'll Bring (Required):

• Citizenship & Clearance: Must be a U.S. citizen and capable to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance or higher.
• Education: Currently pursuing a degree in a relevant field such as Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or Information Technology.
• Technical Foundation: A basic understanding of TCP/IP, common networking ports and protocols, traffic flow, system administration, the OSI model, and defense-in-depth principles.
• Analytical Mindset: A motivated self-starter with strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Teamwork: A collaborative attitude with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Location: This internship is based on-site at the Mark Center in Alexandria, VA. All work must be performed on site - no teleworking opportunities.

What We Want (Desired):

• Certifications: Obtaining a CompTIA Security+ certification (or any certification that aligns with DoD 8570 IAT Level II) before the start date is strongly encouraged.
• Hands-On Experience: Prior experience working in a SOC environment or a Computer Incident Response organization is strongly preferred. Experience from home labs, CTF competitions, or class projects is also highly desirable.
• Familiarity with:
  • Cybersecurity and Incident Handling concepts (e.g., MITRE AT&CK framework).
  • Performing data analysis and using pivot tables to identify trends.
  • Willingness to perform shift work, including potential weekend hours.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting: October 26, 2026

Pay Range $48,100.00 - $86,950.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.