Cybersecurity IT Systems Intern

VPT Inc.; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

VPT, Inc. in Blacksburg, VA, offers a Cybersecurity & IT Systems Intern position within a DoD-regulated manufacturing environment.

You will assist with day-to-day cybersecurity and IT support tasks across Windows, Azure, and Office 365, help respond to incidents, and document issues in FreshService. This 10-week internship provides mentorship from IT and cybersecurity professionals and experience with Fortinet, CrowdStrike, Rapid7, and VMware, plus exposure to DoD/CMMC Level 2 compliance as you

Qualifications

• ,“Must be a current student or recent graduate in IT/Cybersecurity or CS.”
• “Enrollment in SWVA CCI program is required.”
• “Basic understanding of Windows security, Office 365 hardening, and network security.”

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day cybersecurity and IT support tasks across Windows, Azure, and Office 365 environments.
• Help identify and respond to security incidents and alerts.
• Use FreshService for ticketing and documenting security/IT issues.
• Research and troubleshoot errors, vulnerabilities, and misconfigurations with trusted sources.
• Support Fortinet security systems while applying secure configurations.
• Participate in user access reviews, MFA troubleshooting, and endpoint checks.
• Learn to detect, elevate, and resolve issues indicating security risks.
• Assist with patch management, document CVEs, and antivirus monitoring (CrowdStrike, Rapid7).
• Collaborate to maintain DoD and CMMC Level 2 compliance.

Skills

Windows security basics

Office 365 hardening

Network security

Endpoint protection

Ticketing systems

Problem solving

Communication

Independent learning

Education

Enrollment in SWVA CCI institution

Pursuing IT/Cybersecurity degree

Tools

FreshService

VMware

CrowdStrike

Rapid7

Action1

Fortinet

Nutanix

Job description

Time Frame: August 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026: 10 week period determined from start date

About VPT

VPT, Inc., is a global leader in power conversion solutions for avionics, military, space, and industrial applications. We're seeking a motivated Cybersecurity & IT Systems Intern to help protect, monitor, and maintain secure IT systems in a regulated manufacturing environment. You'll gain real-world experience working with modern enterprise tools, endpoint protection, and automated security processes.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with day-to-day cybersecurity and IT support tasks across Windows, Azure, and Office 365 environments.
• Help identify and respond to security-related incidents and alerts.
• Use tools like FreshService for ticketing and documentation of security or IT issues.
• Research and troubleshoot errors, potential vulnerabilities, and misconfigurations using trusted sources and documentation.
• Support Fortinet security systems while applying secure configuration practices.
• Participate in user access reviews, MFA troubleshooting, and endpoint security checks.
• Learn to detect, elevate, and resolve issues that may indicate security risks.
• Assist with security-specific patch management, document mitigating CVE's, antivirus monitoring (CrowdStrike, Rapid7), and system hardening.
• Collaborate with IT and cybersecurity teams to maintain compliance with DoD and CMMC Level 2 requirements.

What We’re Looking For

• Studying or recently graduated in IT, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or Computer Science. The students must be enrolled in a participating SWVA CCI institution.
• Basic understanding of security Windows environments, Office 365 hardening, network security, endpoint protection tools, and ticketing systems.
• Interest in cybersecurity operations, incident response, and threat detection.
• Experience with or curiosity about SQL, VMware, Nutanix and Fortinet.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Comfortable researching issues online and learning independently.

What You’ll Gain

• Real-world exposure to cybersecurity operations in a DoD-regulated environment.
• Experience using enterprise IT and IT Security tools like FreshService, VMWare, Crowdstrike, Rapid7, Action1.
• Mentorship from IT and cybersecurity professionals.
• A strong foundation for future roles in cybersecurity analysis, IT administration, or SOC operations.

VPT, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity/VET/Disability Employer

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Person (due to project requirements)
• Temporary position
• Competitive compensation based on experience
• This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law.