Cybersecurity Analyst Intern

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) invites you to join as a Technical Intern in a dynamic aerospace and defense setting in Sparks, NV. You will gain hands-on experience through mentoring, cross-functional workshops, and real-world projects across engineering and security teams.

Responsibilities include monitoring security alerts with SIEM tools, triaging incidents, analyzing logs, and supporting response efforts. This paid internship offers growth and a path to future opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior in college with at least 6 months until graduation.
• Currently enrolled in a university or college program pursuing a degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative team environment.
• Strong organization skills and work ethic; detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and dashboards using SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel) to identify suspicious activity and potential threats in real time.
• Assist in triaging and investigating security incidents, escalating confirmed threats to senior analysts according to established playbooks.
• Analyze logs from firewalls, endpoints, servers, and network devices to detect anomalies, malware, and unauthorized access attempts.
• Support incident response efforts by collecting evidence, documenting findings, and helping with containment and remediation steps.
• Research emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and attacker tactics (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK) and help update detection rules and threat intelligence feeds.
• Document incidents, maintain accurate tickets, and contribute to shift handoff notes and reports.
• Assist with vulnerability scans and phishing email analysis, and recommend improvements to security controls.
• Follow security policies and best practices while learning from SOC team members to build hands‑on skills.

Skills

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

College student (Sophomore–Senior)

Tools

CAD

MATLAB

Microsoft Access

Job description

Come start your career with some of the brightest and most innovative minds in the country! As a Technical Intern, you will participate in a comprehensive summer internship program designed to provide hands‑on experience in a dynamic aerospace and defense environment. You will work alongside industry experts, contribute to real‑world projects, and develop valuable technical and professional skills. This internship offers a unique opportunity for growth through mentoring, cross‑functional workshops, and direct involvement in company projects. As SNC's corporate team, we provide the company and its business areas with strategic direction and business support spanning executive management, finance and accounting, operations, human resources, legal, IT, information security, facilities, marketing, and communications.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and dashboards using SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel) to identify suspicious activity and potential threats in real time.
• Assist in triaging and investigating security incidents, escalating confirmed threats to senior analysts according to established playbooks.
• Analyze logs from firewalls, endpoints, servers, and network devices to detect anomalies, malware, and unauthorized access attempts.
• Support incident response efforts by collecting evidence, documenting findings, and helping with containment and remediation steps.
• Research emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and attacker tactics (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK) and help update detection rules and threat intelligence feeds.
• Document incidents, maintain accurate tickets, and contribute to shift handoff notes and reports.
• Assist with vulnerability scans and phishing email analysis, and recommend improvements to security controls.
• Follow security policies and best practices while learning from SOC team members to build hands‑on skills.

Qualifications – You Must Have

• Must be a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior in college or technical school, with at least 6 months until graduation after end of internship.
• Currently enrolled in a university or college program pursuing a degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative team environment.
• Strong organization skills and work ethic; detail oriented.

Qualifications – We Prefer

• Prior internship or work experience in a technical or engineering role.
• Familiarity with the Aerospace and Defense industry.
• Basic knowledge of engineering software tools (e.g., CAD, MATLAB).
• Microsoft Access skills.
• Pursuing a degree in engineering or a related discipline.
• Cybersecurity certifications like CompTIA Security+ or CySA+.

Essential Functions

• Ability to sit at a computer for extended periods.
• Proficiency with computers and office equipment.
• Manual dexterity for handling tools and technical equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally.
• Ability to work in a laboratory or workshop environment, which may involve exposure to loud noise levels or hazardous conditions.
• Ability to travel may be required.
• Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce. Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs.

If you are mission‑focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state‑of‑the‑art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

SNC is a trusted global leader in aerospace and national security. Our innovative solutions enable connected protection through command, control and communications systems, as well as ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and other high capabilities for systems across all domains – sea, land, air, space and cyber.

As a longstanding leader in defense technology, SNC is the optimum intersection of commercial, defense and non‑traditional contractors. We are one of the only privately owned mid‑tier A&D contractors and we pride ourselves on our ability to invest early and often to ensure mission success on or ahead of schedule. It’s part of our mission to always stay one step ahead; working on solutions today to solve the problems of tomorrow.

Founded in 1963, SNC is owned by Chairwoman Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen.