About the role#
As a Cybersecurity Analyst Intern, you will join our team for a summer program designed to provide hands-on experience in the aerospace and defense industry. You will work alongside experts, contribute to real-world projects, and develop technical skills through mentoring and direct involvement in company operations.
What you'll do#
- Monitor security alerts and dashboards using SIEM tools like Splunk or Microsoft Sentinel.
- Assist in triaging and investigating security incidents.
- Analyze logs from network devices, firewalls, servers, and endpoints.
- Support incident response by collecting evidence, documenting findings, and assisting with containment.
- Research emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and attacker tactics such as MITRE ATT&CK.
- Maintain accurate incident tickets and contribute to shift handoff reports.
- Assist with phishing email analysis and vulnerability scans.
- Recommend improvements to existing security controls and follow established security policies.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior in a college or technical school.
- Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Computer Engineering.
- At least 6 months remaining until graduation after the internship concludes.
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
- Prior technical or engineering internship experience is preferred.
- Familiarity with the Aerospace and Defense industry, CAD, MATLAB, or Microsoft Access is a plus.
- Cybersecurity certifications such as CompTIA Security+ or CySA+ are preferred.
- Must meet U.S. Government international trade regulation requirements for employment.
Location & details#
- Location: Sparks, NV.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site or hybrid.
- This is a paid, part-time internship.
About Sierra Nevada Corporation
Sierra Nevada Corporation operates in the aerospace and national security sectors. The company develops systems for command, control, communications, and cyber operations across land, sea, air, and space domains. Founded in 1963, it remains a privately held business with headquarters in Sparks, Nevada. The firm maintains a workforce of approximately 5,300 employees.
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