Cybersecurity Analyst Intern

Leidos; Pearl City (HI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking motivated cybersecurity students for a Summer 2027 Internship as a Cybersecurity Analyst Intern on-site at Ford Island, HI. You will work directly with experienced SOC analysts in the GSM-O II contract, gaining hands-on experience with enterprise security tools, threat intel, and incident response within a DoD environment.

You will triage alerts, perform traffic analysis, review logs, and help produce concise incident reports.

Qualifications

• Citizenship and DoD clearance readiness required.
• Pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, CS, CS Engineering, or IT.
• Understanding TCP/IP, OSI model and defense-in-depth principles.
• Knowledge of Cyber Kill Chain and MITRE ATT&CK frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Triage and analyze security alerts from SIEM/IDS/NetFlow.
• Assist in network traffic analysis and correlate security events.
• Shadow incident response activities and support containment and recovery.
• Review open-source threat intel and identify Indicators of Compromise.
• Document findings and prepare incident reports for leadership.

Skills

Citizenship & Clearance

Degree in Cybersecurity

Networking fundamentals

Cyber frameworks

Analytical mindset

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/ CS/ IT

Tools

Splunk

Elastic

Unix/Linux

Python

Windows Admin

Job description

Description

Leidos, a leading defense, intelligence, and technology company, is seeking motivated and aspiring cybersecurity students for our Summer 2027 Internship Program (Starts May 2027). As a Cybersecurity Analyst Intern, you will join our Digital Sector on the Global Solutions Management – Operations II (GSM‑O II) contract at Ford Island, HI. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a real‑world security environment, contributing to the operations, sustainment, and active defense of the Defense Information System Network (DISN) in support of the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA).

Your Opportunity

Are you ready to move beyond the classroom and hunt for real‑world threats? As a member of our Ford Island cybersecurity team, you will be embedded directly with seasoned Security Operations Center (SOC) analysts who protect and defend critical DoD infrastructure. You will gain exposure to enterprise‑grade security tools, threat intelligence analysis, and incident response strategies, gaining hands‑on cyber operations experience that truly matters.

What You’ll Do (Potential Projects & Learning Opportunities)

• Learn to triage and analyze security alerts from various sources (SIEM, IDS/IPS, NetFlow) to identify potential malicious activity on customer networks.
• Assist senior analysts in performing network traffic analysis and correlating actionable security events using raw packet data and custom sensor outputs.
• Shadow incident response efforts, learning how the team coordinates resources during containment, eradication, and recovery activities.
• Gain exposure to cyber threat intelligence by reviewing open‑source feeds and learning how to identify Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) to improve detection capabilities.
• Practice conducting preliminary analysis of potential security incidents, such as investigating suspicious network connections and reviewing system logs for anomalous activity.
• Help create clear, concise technical documentation and incident reports for leadership and mission partners.

What You’ll Bring (Required)

• Citizenship & Clearance: Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance.
• Education: Currently pursuing a degree in a relevant field such as Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Information Technology.
• Technical Foundation: A solid understanding of TCP/IP protocols, common networking ports (e.g., 80, 443, 21, 22), the OSI model, and principles of defense‑in‑depth.
• Cyber Frameworks: Academic knowledge of the Cyber Kill Chain methodology and/or the MITRE ATT&CK framework, and basic malware analysis concepts (static/dynamic analysis).
• Analytical Mindset: A proactive, eager‑to‑learn attitude with the ability to analyze security alerts and identify potential false positives.
• Teamwork: A collaborative attitude with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Location: This internship is based on‑site at Ford Island, HI. All work must be performed on site – no teleworking opportunities. Candidates must have their own reliable transportation to and from the facility at Ford Island, HI.

What We Want (Desired)

• Certifications: Obtaining a CompTIA Security+ or CySA+ certification (or any certification that aligns with DoD 8570 IAT Level II) before the start date is strongly encouraged.
• Hands‑On Experience: Prior experience from home labs (e.g., VirusTotal, basic sandboxing), Capture the Flag (CTF) competitions, or class projects involving network defense.
• Enterprise SIEM platforms like Splunk or Elastic.
• Unix/Linux command line environments and Windows system administration.
• Basic scripting and programming (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Computer Network Defense (CND) domains: Protect, Detect, Respond, and Sustain.

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Original Posting

August 26, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range

Pay Range $48,100.00 - $86,950.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.

Commitment to Non‑Discrimination

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.