Cybersecurity Analyst Intern

Talantir; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Talantir in Colorado Springs seeks a Cyber Security Analyst Intern to be a primary cybersecurity contact for internal teams and leadership. You will help plan, execute, and track cybersecurity projects and document policies, procedures, and technical guidance.

The role involves coordinating RMF milestones and assisting with vulnerability scanning using DoD tools like ACAS, HBSS, ESS, STIG Viewer, and eMASS, plus incident response support and training delivery.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of information assurance, computer hardware, operating systems, and networking principles.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Eagerness to learn and willingness to take on new challenges.
• Proactive and detail oriented with a passion for technology.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary cybersecurity point of contact for internal teams, leadership, vendors, and mission partners.
• Support planning, execution, and tracking of cybersecurity projects; evaluate processes, gather feedback, recommend improvements, and maintain documentation.
• Coordinate meetings, briefings, audits, and RMF milestones to align policies with organizational goals.
• Conduct vulnerability scanning, analysis, and remediation using DoD tools (ACAS, HBSS, ESS, STIG Viewer, eMASS).
• Assess configurations for compliance; monitor logs, alerts, and events; identify anomalies; support escalation.
• Prepare and review RMF artifacts (SSPs, SARs, POAMs, continuous monitoring).
• Support ATO/ATC activities, security control assessments, and inspections; coordinate with SCAs, AOs, audit teams.
• Support cybersecurity incident response activities and communicate impacts and progress to leadership.
• Develop and deliver cybersecurity awareness programs and training; advise on threats and trends.
• Manage cybersecurity requirements with vendors and third parties; support reviews of third-party services.
• Identify, assess, and communicate cybersecurity risks; prepare reports and leadership briefings.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Detail oriented

Willingness to learn

Education

Pursuing degree in IT/Cybersecurity/CS

Tools

ACAS

HBSS

ESS

STIG Viewer

eMASS

Job description

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary cybersecurity point of contact for internal teams, leadership, vendors, and mission partners.
• Support the planning, execution, and tracking of cybersecurity projects; evaluate processes, gather feedback, recommend improvements, and maintain accurate documentation of policies, procedures, and technical guidance.
• Coordinate meetings, briefings, audits, assessments, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) milestones to align cybersecurity policies, requirements, and objectives with organizational goals.
• Conduct vulnerability scanning, analysis, and remediation using Department of Defense (DoD) tools, including Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Host Based Security System (HBSS) and Endpoint Security System (ESS), Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) Viewer, and Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS).
• Assess system configurations and security controls for compliance with STIGs, Security Requirements Guides (SRGs), and RMF requirements; monitor logs, alerts, and events; identify anomalies; and support escalation and documentation.
• Prepare, maintain, and review RMF documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), Plans of Action and Milestones (POAMs), and continuous monitoring artifacts.
• Support Authorization to Operate (ATO) and Authorization to Connect (ATC) activities, security control assessments, and compliance inspections; coordinate with Security Control Assessors (SCAs), Authorizing Officials (AOs), and audit teams.
• Support cybersecurity incident response activities, including tracking actions and communicating impacts, mitigation progress, and status to leadership and stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver cybersecurity awareness programs and training; provide guidance on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and trends.
• Manage cybersecurity requirements with vendors and third parties; support security reviews and validation of third party technologies or services.
• Identify, assess, and communicate cybersecurity risks; collaborate with risk management teams to implement mitigation strategies; and prepare reports, metrics, and leadership briefings.

Required Experience

• Currently pursuing a degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of information assurance, computer hardware, operating systems, and networking principles.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Eagerness to learn and willingness to take on new challenges.
• Proactive and detail oriented with a passion for technology.

In compliance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this intern role is $25.00 per hour; however, Sigmatech considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, experience, education/training, key skills, location, and often contractual requirements.

This is a 16 week internship only. This position is no more than 32 hours per week and does NOT include benefits.

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