SkillBridge Cybersecurity Intern (Transitioning Military)

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Posted 2 months ago

Internship

Middletown, Rhode Island

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The intern will perform vulnerability scans and security analyses on undersea combat platforms and their support networks. They will also implement security measures, monitor for threats using SIEM technology, and analyze malicious activity to mitigate risks.

Qualifications

You have an active Secret Clearance and are eligible for a SkillBridge program with 180+ days of active service and 90 days or fewer remaining until discharge. You should be proficient in performing vulnerability scans, security analyses, and implementing/testing security measures.

Must Have Skills for ATS

vulnerability scans

security analyses

SIEM

cyber threat intelligence

malware analysis

phishing campaigns

APTs

cyber defense tools

Job Description

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

Responsibilities

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a SKILLBRIDGE Cyber Security Intern with a Secret Clearance in Newport, Rhode Island

As a SkillBridge Cybersecurity Intern with AMERICAN SYSTEMS you will have the opportunity to do the following:

  • Perform vulnerability scans on undersea combat platforms and their support networks.
  • Perform security analyses of operational & developmental environments, threats, vulnerabilities, & internal interfaces.
  • Develop, implement, and test mitigations and countermeasures to protect our submarine fleet from real-world cyber threats.
  • Plan, implement, upgrade, & monitor security measures.
  • Provide timely detection, identification, & alert of possible attacks/intrusions, anomalous activities, & misuse activities & distinguish these from benign activities.
  • Operate Security Information & Event Management (SIEM) technology; collect & analyze log & event data; & detect, alert, & report on potential security threats or incidents.
  • Apply cyber threat intelligence to address malware threats, phishing campaigns, & APTs.
  • Use cyber defense tools & collect data to analyze events & mitigate threats.
  • Analyze identified malicious activity to determine weaknesses exploited, exploitation methods, & effects on system & information. 

Qualifications

  • Must be eligible to participate in a SkillBridge program. If you are unsure if you are eligible, please speak with your Unit Commander or Transition Coordinator.
  • Must have 90 days of military service or fewer remaining prior to your date of discharge and have at least 180 continuous days of active military service (as defined by the DOD SkillBridge eligibility requirements).
  • Must have approval from your unit commander to participate in a SkillBridge program (as defined by the DOD SkillBridge eligibility requirements).
  • Active Secret Clearance required
  • U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $38,600.00/Yr. - USD $64,600.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

EEO Statement

EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of: Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training. With approximately 2,000 employees across the United States, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is known for anticipating and responding rapidly to our customers’ present and future needs. Within the government sector, our focus is on Defense, Intelligence, Federal Law Enforcement, and Healthcare.
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