Cybersecurity Intern: Hands-On Defense & Policy (Onsite)

MITRE; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

MITRE is seeking cybersecurity interns who are enrolled in accredited degree programs to apply foundational knowledge to real-world problems across cybersecurity areas. Internship opportunities span adversary emulation, cyber forensics, threat intelligence, IoT security, and policy development.

Applicants must be full-time students continuing after the internship and able to work on-site three days per week.

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge in cybersecurity and/or information security methodologies, frameworks, tools and/or programming languages.
• Must be a full-time student pursuing an accredited degree program in a Cybersecurity, Information Security, or related disciplines.
• Must continue to be enrolled the semester following the internship.

Responsibilities

• As a cybersecurity intern, you will collaborate with experienced professionals and apply your knowledge to real-world challenges in cybersecurity and information security.
• This hands-on opportunity will allow you to gain experience in one or more of the following areas: Adversary Emulation, Deception and Adversary Engagement, Cyber Effects and Reverse Engineering, Cyber Forensics, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Operational Technology Engineering and Response, Internet of Things (IoT) and Mobile Device Security, Engineering and Architecting Safe, Secure, and Resilient Systems, Cyber Policy Development.
• This position has an on-site requirement of 3 days a week minimum.
• Experience having applied cybersecurity or information security learning in an internship, research, or lab setting.
• Proficiency using cybersecurity and/or information security methodologies, frameworks, tools and/or programming languages.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity operations and/or the development of cyber policies.
• Proven ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated interest in serving the public through previous work experience, volunteer activities, or other relevant engagements.

Skills

Cybersecurity fundamentals

Information security concepts

Programming basics

Education

Pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity/Information Security or related field

Job description

MITRE is seeking cybersecurity interns who are enrolled in accredited degree programs to apply foundational knowledge to real-world problems across cybersecurity areas. Internship opportunities span adversary emulation, cyber forensics, threat intelligence, IoT security, and policy development.

Applicants must be full-time students continuing after the internship and able to work on-site three days per week.