Cybersecurity Intern: Real-World Security Experience & Mentorship

SimVentions; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

11-week paid internship

Mentorship

Hands-on project work

Professional development

Job summary

SimVentions offers an immersive 11-week paid internship across systems engineering, software engineering, modeling & simulation, and cybersecurity engineering. Students must be rising sophomores, juniors, or seniors and have completed their freshman year.

Resumes with cover letters are due by December 31, 2026, with selections by March 2027. Opportunity to gain hands-on experience and mentorship in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Must have completed freshman year and be a rising sophomore, junior, or senior by internship start.
• Enrolled in a degree program in systems engineering, software engineering, cybersecurity, computer science, or related field.
• Strong interest in technology, innovation, and problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Systems Engineering

Software Engineering

Cybersecurity

Computer Science

Job description

SimVentions offers an immersive 11-week paid internship across systems engineering, software engineering, modeling & simulation, and cybersecurity engineering. Students must be rising sophomores, juniors, or seniors and have completed their freshman year.

Resumes with cover letters are due by December 31, 2026, with selections by March 2027. Opportunity to gain hands-on experience and mentorship in a collaborative team environment.