Internship - I.T

Responsibilities & Qualifications

RESPONSIBILITIES

Cybersecurity Interns

• Work hands‑on with real cybersecurity tools used in production environments, not just classroom or lab simulations.

• Learn how endpoint protection and security monitoring tools like Microsoft Defender, Sentinel One, and Microsoft Secure Score are used in day‑to‑day operations.

• Help support monthly system updates (Patch Tuesday) by assisting with coordination, testing, and validation.

• Build an understanding of how cybersecurity supports business requirements and compliance standards.

• Get exposure to widely used security and IT frameworks such as ISO 27001, ISO 20000, ISO 22301, ISO 28000, and CMMC Level 2.

• Learn why security controls exist and how everyday tasks help organizations pass audits and stay compliant.

• Observe and assist with incident response activities, threat briefings, and Security Operations Center (SOC) operations.

• Take part in hands‑on learning activities such as tabletop exercises, phishing simulations, and vulnerability reviews.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a current college student; preference given to juniors and seniors.
• Submit cover letter & resume as one document.
• Legal right to work in the United States.

We are seeking IT interns to support the following areas for the summer of 2026:

• Cybersecurity.

All interns must be within local commuting distance to Reston, VA and be available for at least 10 weeks.

Ability to obtain a Security Clearance is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location:
  
  Reston, VA
• Type of environment:
  Office
• Noise level:
  Low
• Work schedule:
  
  Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel:
  Less than 10%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds;

and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

Legal right to work in the United States.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Tek Synap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”).

This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.