About the role#
This internship with the Space Services department offers an opportunity to work on complex engineering challenges. You will engage deeply, think critically, and build with purpose while contributing to our ongoing projects.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to cyber engineering tasks within the Space Services team.
- Apply technical knowledge to real-world defense and space manufacturing projects.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program for Cyber Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Basic experience working with Red Hat Enterprise Linux or Windows Operating Systems.
- Ability to obtain an Interim Secret clearance.
- Familiarity with cyber hardening frameworks such as DISA STIGs, SCAP, NIST CSF, CMMC, FISMA, and FedRAMP.
- Experience with monitoring and assessment tools like ACAS, Tenable Nessus, OpenVAS, SonarQube, or Fortify.
- Knowledge of Splunk for security incident and event management.
- Scripting proficiency in languages including Python, C++, Bash, Ruby, or PHP.
- Experience with SAFE Agile or Jira.
- Relevant certifications such as Security+, Network+, Cloud+, CEH, CISA, CISSP, GIAC, OSCP, or AWS are a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Term: Summer 2027
- Modality: On-site
- Status: Full-time, paid position
About Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is a public company based in Bethesda, Maryland. Founded in 1912, the firm operates in the defense and space manufacturing industry. It employs over 114,000 people and maintains offices across the United States and internationally. The company focuses on aeronautics, space systems, and defense technology.
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