Cybersecurity Intern

Department of Homeland Security's Network Operations Security Center (NOSC) is responsible for monitoring, detecting, analyzing, mitigating, and responding to cyber threats and adversarial activity on the DHS Enterprise. The NOSC oversees monitoring and response to security events detected at the Trusted Internet Connection (TIC) and Policy Enforcement Point (PEP), coordinating detection and response activities across component SOCs.

The Monitoring and Analysis team provides 24x7 support across four different shifts. Front half shift: 12‑hour shifts Sunday to Tuesday (and alternating Wednesdays). Back half shift: 12‑hour shifts Thursday to Saturday (and alternating Wednesdays). Candidates must be able to work non‑core hours if necessary.

Leidos seeks to hire a cybersecurity intern to gain familiarity with cyber operations processes, procedures, tools, frameworks, and methodologies. Duties include taking relevant cybersecurity training courses, attending mentoring sessions, assisting with writing/editing documentation, and performing research into relevant threats to the environment.

• Complete assigned training/courses.
• Conduct research and analysis on emerging cyber threats and technologies.
• Work with assigned mentors on projects, documentation, and research.
• Assist in the development and implementation of cybersecurity policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Pursuing a degree at an accredited college or university in an IT or cybersecurity program.
• Strong understanding of computer networks, security principles, and protocols.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity tools, including vulnerability scanners, intrusion detection systems, and firewalls.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Solid speaking and writing skills for developing/presenting material to an audience in person or across collaboration tools such as Teams.
• US citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance as required.

• At least one cybersecurity certification, e.g., Security+, CySA+, CEH, etc.

$48,100.00 – $86,950.00

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.