Cybersecurity Summer Internship - Hands-on Defense

General Dynamics; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat invites motivated students to join its Cybersecurity Summer Internship in Groton, CT. The program emphasizes hands-on exposure to security planning, system monitoring, and incident response under senior staff guidance.

Interns will collaborate with ISSM/ISSO/CSOC teams, complete a minimum eight-week commitment, and participate in safety and screening processes including medical and background checks. On-site, 40 hours per week, Summer 2027.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor or Master of Science in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• US citizenship is required.
• Must pass a medically supervised drug screen and background check.
• Must be enrolled full-time at a college or university.
• At minimum students must have completed their Freshman year prior to the start of the internship.
• Must be available to work 40 hours per week for a minimum eight (8) consecutive weeks between May 2027 to September 2027.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain security plan documentation.
• Monitor and analyze user and system activity.
• Support incident response activities.
• Collaborate with ISSM, ISSO, CSOC and other stakeholders.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor or Master of Science in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

General Dynamics Electric Boat invites motivated students to join its Cybersecurity Summer Internship in Groton, CT. The program emphasizes hands-on exposure to security planning, system monitoring, and incident response under senior staff guidance.

Interns will collaborate with ISSM/ISSO/CSOC teams, complete a minimum eight-week commitment, and participate in safety and screening processes including medical and background checks. On-site, 40 hours per week, Summer 2027.