About the role#
As a SkillBridge Cybersecurity Engineer intern, you will help protect our information systems, networks, and data from security threats. You will work alongside our cybersecurity team to maintain a secure infrastructure.
What you'll do#
- Monitor networks and systems to detect security incidents, anomalies, and potential breaches.
- Conduct regular vulnerability assessments of systems and applications.
- Investigate security incidents and help implement measures to prevent future issues.
- Assist in hardening systems and applications against potential threats.
- Learn to manage firewalls, intrusion detection systems, antivirus solutions, and SIEM tools.
- Promote cybersecurity awareness and lead training sessions for employees.
- Work toward compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain documentation of procedures, incidents, and solutions.
- Research current trends, vulnerabilities, and threats to improve your technical skills.
What you'll need#
- Must be SkillBridge-eligible with 180 days or fewer remaining before discharge and at least 180 days of continuous active service.
- Approval from your unit commander.
- Agreement that SkillBridge participation can be terminated if mission requirements change.
- A degree or diploma in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred, though relevant experience and certifications are considered.
- Industry certifications such as CompTIA Sec+, CEH, CCNA-Security, or CISSP are highly valued.
- A basic understanding of networking principles, operating systems, and cybersecurity tools.
- Familiarity with access controls, encryption, authentication methods, and network security protocols.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- A commitment to ethical behavior and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
- Excellent communication skills for team collaboration.
- Ability to learn new technologies quickly.
Location & details#
- Location: Yardley, Pennsylvania.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
- Term: Rolling.
- Note: Selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
About Trinity Information Technology, LLC
Trinity Information Technology, LLC is an IT services and consulting firm based in Yardley, Pennsylvania. Founded in 2005, the company operates as a small business with approximately 10 employees. It provides software architecture, development, and system management services to government clients including the Air Force, the Navy, and DISA. The staff includes military veterans and subject matter experts who focus on the Global Command and Control System.
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