Information Assurance Intern

Job ID: 2483

The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) has been developing innovative technologies and solutions for cutting-edge NASA programs and commercial partners for over six decades.

SDL's internship program provides an exciting opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to get involved with state-of-the art technologies in space-, airborne-, and ground-based systems. With the support of Engineers and mentors, Interns are able to work on professional-level assignments that complement their academic studies. The program also includes training workshops, networking opportunities, and a variety of summer events and activities.

The Security and Information Assurance Division is looking for an exceptional Cybersecurity focused student for a summer internship. Interns will be paid a competitive hourly wage and will be tasked with varying duties based on current projects, needed support, and phase of development. Work would include assessing systems, auditing systems, understanding and applying NIST guidance, building accreditation packages, managing Plans of Action and Milestones, learning and applying enterprise cyber management principles such as manpower, resource management and staffing.

This position has the potential of continued employment or transition to student/full-time employment requiring security clearance eligibility.

This internship is for the summer of 2025.

Requirements

• Experience or understanding of at least one of the following areas: vulnerability assessment tools, systems auditing, networks, secure software development, hardware/software interactions, government governance frameworks
• Experience with team collaborative tools
• Ability to work with cyber vulnerability tools, e.g. Nesus, NMAP, SCAP, Trellix AV, etc.
• Ability to work with other security tools, e.g. Rapid7 Nexpose, Powershell, SIEM tools, etc.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Ability to work closely in a team with students and professionals
• Ability to take initiative and ask questions
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential
• Must be a U.S. citizen

Education

• Computer Science, information systems, Cybersecurity/Information Assurance or related technical disciplines
• Junior, senior, or graduate student
• 3.5 GPA minimum is required

Intern Hiring Period:

• Interviews can occur any time within each hiring period, prior to the period closing date, so we encourage you to complete and submit your application as early as possible.

SDL supports a variety of missions, including NASA's vision to reveal the unknown for the benefit of humankind and the Department of Defense's aim to protect our nation on the ground, in the air, and in space. Our sensors, satellites, software systems, and science and engineering play an essential role in some important missions you've heard of, and others that you haven't. Join our team in our seventh decade of delivering mission success.

For questions or assistance with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact employment@sdl.usu.edu.

EOE including Disability and Vet