Onsite Security & Facilities Intern (Defense Tech)

Innovative Defense Technologies, LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovative Defense Technologies is seeking an Industrial Security Facilities Intern to join the Security and Facilities team in San Diego, CA. You will work on-site under the Facility Security Officer and Facilities Manager to protect our DoD facilities, personnel, and systems, and support general facilities requests at multiple locations.

The role involves coordinating with vendors, maintaining security-related records, and assisting with both classified and unclassified operations.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in the listed fields
• Preferred juniors/seniors
• Eligibility to obtain/maintain Secret U.S. Security Clearance

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day facilities operations, including office maintenance, supplies, equipment, and workspace readiness
• Support facility inspections and help identify maintenance, safety, and housekeeping issues
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and building management on service requests and repairs
• Maintain accurate records of facilities-related requests, inventory, work orders, and documentation
• Help organize office moves, workspace setups, events, and other facilities projects
• Provide support with health, safety, security, and emergency-preparedness procedures
• Respond to employee facilities requests and help ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming workplace
• Assist with scheduling meetings, coordinating calendars, and preparing meeting materials for both classified and unclassified operations
• Provides security support unclassified and classified operations
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail packages
• Maintain, track and audit inventory materials associated with contracts, and information systems
• Prepare and manage security training and briefings for all employees
• Coordinate new employee clearance process
• Support the FSO with various compliance assessments
• Manage incoming visitor procedures related to company meetings and software demonstrations
• Revise and validate process and procedures
• Learn and operate the inventory management system

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Office Skills

Detail oriented

Initiative

Creativity

Reliability

Teamwork

Collaboration

Analytical abilities

Ownership

Urgency

Drive

Education

Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Business Management, Engineering, Criminal Justice, International Studies or related field

Job description

Innovative Defense Technologies is seeking an Industrial Security Facilities Intern to join the Security and Facilities team in San Diego, CA. You will work on-site under the Facility Security Officer and Facilities Manager to protect our DoD facilities, personnel, and systems, and support general facilities requests at multiple locations.

The role involves coordinating with vendors, maintaining security-related records, and assisting with both classified and unclassified operations.