IAE Cybersecurity Automation Intern - Summer

The University of South Florida (USF) Institute of Applied Engineering (IAE) provides agile, best value engineering solutions to enhance the performance, effectiveness of its sponsors, including the Department of Defense; other federal, state, and local agencies; and industry. These engineering solutions include hardware-and-software-based research, advanced technology development, prototypes, and technical services.

The Dev Sec Ops  – AI/ML/Platform Intern will work under the direction of Accenture Federal Services (AFS) technical leadership to support specialized programs. This internship offers an opportunity to work on meaningful data science and program management initiatives supporting broader Department of War (DoW) efforts. The intern will contribute to research, analysis, and the development of tools that enhance operational decision‑making and resource allocation.

The internship program is administered by USF Institute of Applied Engineering. Upon hire, you will be considered both a USF IAE Temporary Employee and an AFS student intern. Because this internship is partially funded by the U.S. Department of Defense and candidates may work with Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), U.S. citizenship is required.

• Hours of operation are 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday thru Friday.
• This position requires a minimum of 15 hours and a maximum of 20 hours per week during the Fall/Spring semesters and a minimum of 20 hours and a maximum of 29 hours per week during the Summer semester.
• This internship is in-person with limited remote work opportunities.
• Opportunities:
  Invaluable work experience.
• Build resume and explore career options.
• Apply skills and knowledge to the workplace.
• Upon completion of the internship, a letter of recommendation can be provided upon request.

$17.62/hour