Security Analyst Intern Spring 2027

Rocketlab; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Security Analyst Intern to support the Security Team. You will help develop security education, conduct risk assessments, and assist with enterprise risk programs under guidance from mentors.

You will work with a fast-paced group and participate in industry discussions, tech talks, and internship events to build practical, hands-on security experience.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an associates, bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate degree program in field of criminal justice, national security, emergency management, or similar.
• GPA of 3.0.
• 3+ months of general work experience (internships or other personal/team project experience is applicable).

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge and grow skills with mentor and security team.
• Work with a fast-paced group to solve real challenges.
• Attend frequent 1:1s with mentors and supervisors to facilitate success and learning.
• Attend tech talks and network with interns and employees.

Education

Criminal justice

National security

Emergency management

Similar field

GPA 3.0

Job description

ABOUT ROCKET LAB

Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us.

As a Security Analyst Intern based at Rocket Lab’s site inAlbuquerque, New Mexico, you will have the opportunity to supportSecurityTeamin developing security education, conducting intelligence and risk assessments, network infrastructure research, physical security, and more.TheSecurityTeamleads physical security, programsecurityand enterprise risk management, all of which are programs designed to protect Rocket Lab personnel,assetsand intellectual property.

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO

As an intern, you will work closely with your mentor and other employees within the security department to apply your knowledge and grow your skills both technically and professionally.

Work with a fast-paced group of professionals to apply industry concepts to solve real challenges.

Attend frequent 1:1’s with mentors and supervisors to facilitate success and learning while providing progress updates.

Enjoy tech talks and network with other interns and employees through social and professional events.

YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS

Ideal candidates will thrive in ambiguity and are excited to work in small, high-performing teams that are focused on continued learning and growth. Success in this position will be measured by the knowledge and experience you bring to the role, your ability to lead development projects without supervision, and your ability to successfully collaborate across teams to deliver results.

• Must be enrolled in an associates, bachelor’s,master'sor doctorate degree program infield of criminal justice, national security, emergency management, or similar.and have at least one semester of school remaining post internship
• GPA of 3.0
• 3+ months of general work experience (internships or other personal/team project experience is applicable)

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