Cybersecurity Intern: Hands-On, Paid Internship + Mentorship

SimVentions, Inc.; Fredericksburg, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on Experience

Mentorship

Networking

Career Development

Impactful Work

Job summary

SimVentions, Inc. in Fredericksburg, VA, invites motivated students to join an immersive 11-week paid cybersecurity internship.

You will work with our security team on monitoring, assessments, risk analysis, and implementing security controls while gaining hands-on experience and mentorship from seasoned professionals. Eligibility includes completing freshman year and pursuing degrees in systems/software/cybersecurity/CS.

Qualifications

• Must have completed freshman year of college
• Pursuing degree in systems engineering, software engineering, cybersecurity, computer science or related field
• Strong interest in technology, innovation and problem-solving
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive, eager-to-learn attitude with commitment to growth
• Previous coursework in cybersecurity is a plus

Responsibilities

• Support cybersecurity initiatives involving security monitoring, vulnerability assessment, risk analysis, and implementation of security controls. Gain hands-on experience with cybersecurity tools, policies, and practices while working with experienced security professionals

Skills

Interest in technology

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Written & verbal communication

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Education

Freshman year completed

Pursuing degree in Systems Engineering

Pursuing degree in Software Engineering

Pursuing degree in Cybersecurity

Pursuing degree in Computer Science

Tools

Security monitoring tools

Risk analysis tools

Job description

SimVentions, Inc. in Fredericksburg, VA, invites motivated students to join an immersive 11-week paid cybersecurity internship.

You will work with our security team on monitoring, assessments, risk analysis, and implementing security controls while gaining hands-on experience and mentorship from seasoned professionals. Eligibility includes completing freshman year and pursuing degrees in systems/software/cybersecurity/CS.