IT Security Intern

L3Harris Technologies; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies offers an IT Security Intern role based in Melbourne, FL. The internship focuses on assessing security infrastructure, identifying risks, and supporting firewall and IDS/IPS deployment.

You will work to develop security policies and provide technical support for information assurance standards. The ideal candidate is pursuing a related bachelor’s degree with knowledge of TCP/IP, LAN/WAN security, and general security concepts.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a computing-related field with a network focus.
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP and routing protocols.
• Familiar with security concepts such as authentication, access control and cryptography.

Responsibilities

• Assess security infrastructure and network design for security.
• Identify risks, threats and vulnerabilities in networks, systems, and applications.
• Oversee development and testing of firewalls, IDS/IPS and anti-virus systems.

Skills

TCP/IP fundamentals

LAN/WAN security

Firewalls/IDS/IPS

Security policies

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's in CS/CE/IT with network focus

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: IT Security Intern

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job ID: 43858

Job Location: Melbourne, FL

Job Description:

• Provide guidance and oversight in assessing security infrastructure and network and systems design to ensure system/network security
• Identify security risks, threats and vulnerabilities of networks, systems, applications and new technology initiatives
• Provide oversight in the development, testing and operation of firewalls, intrusion detection systems, enterprise anti-virus systems and software deployment tools
• Develop policies and procedures for securing the system infrastructure and applications
• Develop complex technical and programmatic assessments, evaluate engineering and integration initiatives and provide technical support to assess security policies, standards and guidelines
• Perform product evaluations, recommend and implement products/services for network security
• Interact with clients and provide recommendations on information assurance engineering standards, implementation dependencies and changing information assurance related technologies

Qualifications

• Pursuing bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology/Computer Information Systems with Network Focus or Communications Focus, Electrical Engineering or related field

Preferred Skills:

• Solid understanding of TCP/IP and routing protocols
• Knowledge of LAN/WAN networking and security infrastructure (Firewalls, IDS/IPS, IPSec, VPNs)
• Knowledge of Computer/System Security topics such as Antivirus, Authentication, Authorization, Access Control, Cryptography, SSO, Business Continuity Planning and Application Security

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions. L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer.