Cybersecurity Platform Intern

Leidos

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

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Remote OK

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The intern will support enterprise security initiatives by analyzing security data and building dashboards to improve visibility. They will also document system configurations and identify potential risks across identity, network, and data protection domains.

Qualifications

You are currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. You possess a basic understanding of networking and/or cybersecurity concepts, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Python

Power BI

Excel

TCP/IP

firewalls

VPNs

Zero Trust architecture

Job Description

Leidos Corporate Information Security is seeking a Cybersecurity Platform Intern to support enterprise security initiatives. This internship provides hands-on experience working in a large-scale cybersecurity environment across identity, network, and data protection domains.

The selected candidate will contribute to real-world security projects focused on improving visibility, strengthening access controls, and enhancing detection capabilities. Project assignments may include identity security analytics, data protection and access governance, or network and third-party connectivity analysis.

This is an opportunity to work alongside experienced cybersecurity professionals while developing practical skills in security operations, analytics, and engineering.  Learn and grow with Leidos, a Fortune 500 company working in some of the most challenging areas of the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Complete a work package assignment that helps improve the underlying cyber security for the Leidos enterprise.

  • Analyze security data from enterprise tools (e.g., log platforms, identity systems, cloud services)

  • Assist in building dashboards and reports to improve security visibility

  • Document system configurations, access controls, and security processes

  • Identify potential risks, gaps, or improvement opportunities

  • Support cross-functional teams in troubleshooting and analysis efforts

  • Present findings in clear, concise written summaries

Basic Qualifications:

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field

  • US citizenship required

  • Basic understanding of networking and/or cybersecurity concepts

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly

  • Ability to work independently in a remote or hybrid environment

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Exposure to cybersecurity tools or concepts (e.g., logging platforms, identity systems, cloud security)

  • Familiarity with networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, firewalls, VPNs)

  • Experience with data analysis or visualization tools (Excel, Power BI, etc.)

  • Interest in cybersecurity operations, threat detection, or Zero Trust architecture

  • Coding experience with Python or other scripting languages

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

May 22, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $48,100.00 - $86,950.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers' missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes' Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes' America's Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute's World's Most Ethical Companies®. Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos. Your most important work is ahead, visit careers.leidos.com for our latest opportunities.
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