Internships in Cybersecurity and Information Security

The MITRE Corporation • Gaithersburg, MD • 1d ago

Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challenges-and we're committed to the long-term well-being of our employees. MITRE is different from most technology companies. We are a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we do. The R&D centers we operate for the government create lasting impact in fields as diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. We're making a difference every day-working for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world. Our workplace reflects our values. We offer competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities for career growth, and a culture of innovation that embraces adaptability, collaboration, technical excellence, and people in partnership. If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE - and make a difference with us.

NOTE: Thank you for your interest in MITRE's internship opportunities. Please be aware that this is not an application for a specific position. By submitting your information and providing your resume, you will be included in a pool of candidates for various internship roles across the company. If you are selected for consideration for a particular internship, a member of MITRE's Student Programs team will reach out to you. The primary hiring season for MITRE internships runs from September through March. You can monitor your application status here: Workday (myworkdayjobs.com).

Job Responsibilities

As a cybersecurity intern, you will collaborate with experienced professionals and apply your knowledge to real-world challenges in cybersecurity and information security. This hands-on opportunity will allow you to gain experience in one or more of the following areas:

Adversary Emulation

Deception and Adversary Engagement

Cyber Effects and Reverse Engineering

Cyber Forensics

Cyber Threat Intelligence

Operational Technology Engineering and Response

Internet of Things (IoT) and Mobile Device Security

Engineering and Architecting Safe, Secure, and Resilient Systems

Cyber Policy Development

Basic Qualifications

Must be a full-time student pursuing an accredited degree program in a Cybersecurity, Information Security, or related disciplines.

Must continue to be enrolled the semester following the internship.

Foundational knowledge in cybersecurity and/or information security methodologies, frameworks, tools and/or programming languages.

Must have sustained excellence in academic performance.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience having applied cybersecurity or information security learning in an internship, research, or lab setting.

Proficiency using cybersecurity and/or information security methodologies, frameworks, tools and/or programming languages.

Familiarity with cybersecurity operations and/or the development of cyber policies.

Proven ability to work independently.

Demonstrated interest in serving the public through previous work experience, volunteer activities, or other relevant engagements.

Clearance: In addition to passing MITRE's employment background check, you may be submitted for a U.S. Government Security clearance. This is determined by the Department of Defense's adjudicative guidelines for receiving a clearance, to include U.S. citizenship. Other jobs may require vetting for various levels of agency public trust, fitness, suitability, controlled access, and special programs access determination consistent with the work program to which you are assigned.

This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):

This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):

Salary compensation range and midpoint:

$45,500 - $57,000 - $68,500 Annual

Work Location Type:

Hybrid

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law.

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Benefits information may be found here (https://careers.mitre.org/us/en/benefits) .

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