SkillBridge Cybersecurity/IT Security Intern (Transitioning Military)

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

United States, Virginia, Arlington

1401 South Clark Street (Show on map)

Feb 19, 2025

SkillBridge Cybersecurity/IT Security Intern (Transitioning Military)

Location

US-VA-Arlington

ID

2025-2096

Category

Security Administration

Position Type

Temporary

Remote

Yes

Clearance Required

Top Secret/SCI

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

Responsibilities

As a SkillBridge Cybersecurity Intern with AMERICAN SYSTEMS you will have the opportunity to do the following:

Conduct periodic system assessments to ensure compliance with system authorization.

Review & maintain RMF certification & accreditation packages.
Conduct security assessments & design, develop, & implement appropriate security controls.
Assess the effectiveness of security controls & update existing security controls.
Install, administer, & troubleshoot network security solutions.
Configure & support security tools, such as firewalls & anti-virus software.
Update software with the latest security patches & ensure the proper defenses are present.
Perform vulnerability scans & enforce remediation actions.
Perform security analyses of operational & developmental environments, threats, vulnerabilities, & internal interfaces.
Plan, implement, upgrade, & monitor security measures.
Employ log monitoring, network traffic analysis, & implementing IDS & IPS.
Provide timely detection, identification, & alert of possible attacks/intrusions, anomalous activities, & misuse activities & distinguish these from benign activities.
Operate Security Information & Event Management (SIEM) technology; collect & analyze log & event data; & detect, alert, & report on potential security threats or incidents.
Respond to security incidents, including computer security breaches & viruses.
Apply cyber threat intelligence to address malware threats, phishing campaigns, & APTs.
Use cyber defense tools & collect data to analyze events & mitigate threats.
Analyze identified malicious activity to determine weaknesses exploited, exploitation methods, & effects on system & information.

Qualifications

Must be eligible to participate in a SkillBridge program. If you are unsure if you are eligible, pleasespeak with your Unit Commander or Transition Coordinator.
Must have 180 days of military service or fewer remaining prior to your date of discharge and have at least 180 continuous days of active military service (as defined by the DOD SkillBridge eligibility requirements).
Must have approval from your unit commander to participate in a SkillBridge program (as defined by the DOD SkillBridge eligibility requirements).
Top Secret/SCI Clearance required

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $36,800.00/Yr. - USD $77,500.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

EEO Statement

EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status