IT Intern

Mission Solutions Group; North Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Real-world Experience

Career Growth

Flexible Work

Job summary

Mission Solutions Group is seeking a motivated Cyber Security Intern to join our Information Security team. You will gain hands-on experience identifying vulnerabilities, monitoring network traffic, and supporting security compliance initiatives.

You will work with experienced engineers to protect critical assets, learn incident response playbooks, and contribute to automation efforts while balancing academic commitments.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/Cyber Security.
• Fundamental networking knowledge.
• Basic OS administration knowledge (Windows, Linux/Unix, macOS).
• Familiarity with encryption, firewalls, IAM, OWASP Top 10.
• Scripting in Python/PowerShell/Bash or similar.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts, logs, and dashboards (SIEM) to identify incidents.
• Assist with vulnerability scans and patch management tracking.
• Help investigate security incidents and document findings.
• Develop and review security awareness materials and phishing simulations.
• Support documentation for SOC 2, ISO 27001, and NIST compliance.
• Collaborate on automation scripts to streamline security tasks.

Skills

Networking basics

OS administration basics

Cybersecurity concepts

Scripting ability

Analytical thinking

Education

Pursuing BS/MS in CS/Cyber Security

Tools

Wireshark

Nmap

TryHackMe

Hack The Box

Job description

Position Overview

We are looking for a motivated Cyber Security Intern to join our Information Security team. In this role, you will gain hands‑on experience in identifying vulnerabilities, monitoring network traffic, responding to security events, and supporting security compliance initiatives. You will work alongside experienced security engineers and analysts to protect our organization’s critical assets and data.

Key Responsibilities

• Security Monitoring: Monitor security alerts, logs, and dashboards (SIEM) to identify potential security incidents and anomalies.
• Vulnerability Management: Assist with automated vulnerability scans, review scan results, and support patch management tracking across internal systems.
• Incident Response Support: Help investigate security incidents, gather forensic evidence, and document findings under the guidance of senior security staff.
• Security Awareness: Help develop and review educational materials for company‑wide phishing simulations and security awareness campaigns.
• Compliance & Auditing: Assist with documentation and evidence collection for internal security assessments and compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST).
• Tool & Process Optimization: Collaborate on automation scripts (Python, PowerShell, Bash) to streamline routine security tasks and threat hunting.

Qualifications & Skills

Basic Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Fundamental understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, routing, and switching).
• Basic knowledge of operating system administration (Windows, Linux/Unix, and macOS).
• Familiarity with core cybersecurity concepts (encryption, firewalls, IAM, OWASP Top 10, malware analysis).
• Basic scripting experience in Python, PowerShell, Bash, or a similar language.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience with security tools or labs (e.g., Wireshark, Nmap, TryHackMe, Hack The Box).
• Active participation in Cyber Security clubs, CTFs (Capture The Flag), or relevant open‑source projects.
• Industry certifications (or working toward them), such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, or Network+.

What We Offer

• Mentorship: Direct mentorship from seasoned cybersecurity professionals.
• Real-World Experience: Exposure to enterprise‑grade security tools, cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure), and incident response playbooks.
• Career Growth: Potential for full‑time job offers upon graduation based on performance.
• Flexible Work: [Remote / Hybrid / On‑site flexible scheduling around academic commitments].