Security Operations Intern

Rolls-Royce; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work from day one

Professional development opportunities

Global project exposure

Job summary

Rolls-Royce LibertyWorks is offering a Security Operations Intern role for a 12-week summer program in Indianapolis, IN. You will work under the Facility Security Officer to support day-to-day security operations for a cleared defense contractor.

You’ll gain hands-on experience across personnel, physical and information security, with mentorship and a final project presented to security leadership. This internship emphasizes learning, growth, and real-world security challenges.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree with at least one semester remaining.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong written and verbal communication, including presentations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with security briefings and training sessions.
• Support personnel security processing for cleared employees.
• Maintain and audit security records and inventories.
• Process visit requests and manage visitor procedures for classified meetings.
• Track briefings and debriefings related to security program.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Discretion and judgment

Written and verbal communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/PM/Security Studies

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

Title:

Security Operations Intern

Duration:

Summer (12 weeks)

Location:

Indianapolis, IN

At Rolls-Royce we are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

Our Internship programs are designed to help you build your career from day one. You'll work on meaningful projects, learn from experienced colleagues, and develop the skills to make a real impact. That's Infinite Potential.

Role overview:

Rolls-Royce LibertyWorks’ Security team keeps our cleared facilities, people and classified programs compliant with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM, 32 CFR Part 117). As a Security Operations Intern, you will support our Facility Security Officer (FSO) and program security staff in the day-to-day work of running a cleared defense contractor’s security program. You will learn how personnel, physical and information security fit together, with a dedicated mentor and a final project you present to security leadership.

What you’ll be doing:

• Helping prepare and deliver security briefings and training, including initial, annual refresher and insider threat awareness
• Supporting personnel security processing for new and existing cleared employees, including clearance initiation, indoctrinations and debriefings
• Maintaining and auditing security records, such as clearance rosters, DD Form 254 contract tracking, and classified material and information system inventories
• Processing incoming and outgoing visit requests and helping manage visitor procedures for classified meetings and program reviews
• Tracking foreign travel briefings and debriefings and other reportable information for the FSO
• Assisting with physical security tasks such as badge and access control records, security container checks and closed-area procedures
• Helping prepare for DCSA security reviews and internal self-inspections by gathering evidence and checking procedures against NISPOM requirements
• Reviewing and updating security procedures, forms and checklists, and recommending improvements

Who we’re looking for:

• Working towards a bachelor’s degree in Business, Program Management, Criminal Justice, Security Studies, and/or related degree
• A strong passion for the future of technology
• Current college/university junior or senior with at least one semester of school remaining after the internship
• Strong organization and attention to detail; this role involves handling sensitive information
• Discretion and sound judgment with confidential and personal information
• Clear written and verbal communication, including presenting to groups
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government SECRET security clearance; candidates may be required to begin the clearance process before their start date
• This role supports work subject to U.S. export control regulations (ITAR/EAR)
• Classified work must be done onsite
• A willingness to work flexibly and travel between locations: in most cases, you’ll be able to meet the requirements in the location you are recruited to, however, we may need you to be flexible and travel between sites during or for your internship
• An open-minded, curious, and agile approach to work and career development

Preferred qualifications (but not required):

• Coursework or interest in national security, the defense industrial base, or government compliance
• Familiarity with NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117), DCSA or the security clearance process
• Completed Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE) courses, or interest in pursuing them
• Experience with records management, audits, or compliance work
• Prior military, ROTC, law enforcement or security experience

Our behaviors drive us - we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. We’ll expect that of you, too.

Minimum GPA:

3.0

Work authorization eligibility:

To be considered, you must also be a U.S. Citizen. There is no visa sponsorship for this position.

What we offer:

• Meaningful work from day one, with the support to help you succeed
• A culture that invests in your personal and professional development
• The chance to grow your skills while working on real projects in a global company

Rolls-Royce is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.