Part-Time Cybersecurity Analyst Intern: RMF & DoD Tools

Talantir; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Talantir in Colorado Springs seeks a Cyber Security Analyst Intern to be a primary cybersecurity contact for internal teams and leadership. You will help plan, execute, and track cybersecurity projects and document policies, procedures, and technical guidance.

The role involves coordinating RMF milestones and assisting with vulnerability scanning using DoD tools like ACAS, HBSS, ESS, STIG Viewer, and eMASS, plus incident response support and training delivery.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of information assurance, computer hardware, operating systems, and networking principles.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Eagerness to learn and willingness to take on new challenges.
• Proactive and detail oriented with a passion for technology.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary cybersecurity point of contact for internal teams, leadership, vendors, and mission partners.
• Support planning, execution, and tracking of cybersecurity projects; evaluate processes, gather feedback, recommend improvements, and maintain documentation.
• Coordinate meetings, briefings, audits, and RMF milestones to align policies with organizational goals.
• Conduct vulnerability scanning, analysis, and remediation using DoD tools (ACAS, HBSS, ESS, STIG Viewer, eMASS).
• Assess configurations for compliance; monitor logs, alerts, and events; identify anomalies; support escalation.
• Prepare and review RMF artifacts (SSPs, SARs, POAMs, continuous monitoring).
• Support ATO/ATC activities, security control assessments, and inspections; coordinate with SCAs, AOs, audit teams.
• Support cybersecurity incident response activities and communicate impacts and progress to leadership.
• Develop and deliver cybersecurity awareness programs and training; advise on threats and trends.
• Manage cybersecurity requirements with vendors and third parties; support reviews of third-party services.
• Identify, assess, and communicate cybersecurity risks; prepare reports and leadership briefings.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Detail oriented

Willingness to learn

Education

Pursuing degree in IT/Cybersecurity/CS

Tools

ACAS

HBSS

ESS

STIG Viewer

eMASS

Job description

Talantir in Colorado Springs seeks a Cyber Security Analyst Intern to be a primary cybersecurity contact for internal teams and leadership. You will help plan, execute, and track cybersecurity projects and document policies, procedures, and technical guidance.

The role involves coordinating RMF milestones and assisting with vulnerability scanning using DoD tools like ACAS, HBSS, ESS, STIG Viewer, and eMASS, plus incident response support and training delivery.