Cybersecurity Analyst Intern

Description

Leidos, a leading defense, intelligence, and technology company, is seeking a motivated Cybersecurity Analyst Intern to join our Digital Modernization Group on the Global Solutions Management - Operations II (GSM-O II) contract at Ft Meade, MD. As part of our team, you'll contribute to the operations, sustainment, and defense of the Defense Information System Network (DISN) within the DOD Information Network (DODIN), supporting the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA).

Leidos is a worldwide defense, intelligence, homeland security and advanced technology company. Our program GSM-O is a United States Government program chartered to provide worldwide Defense Information System Network services to the Department of Defense and national security organizations.

Why Leidos? Join our cybersecurity team and tackle real-world challenges, contributing directly to the security and reliability of vital communication networks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Gain hands-on experience in cybersecurity fundamentals that matter.

What You'll Do:
This position will support the DISA GSM-O II Task Number 07 (TN07) Joint Force Headquarters DODIN. The selected candidate shall execute in real time, in accordance with mission requirements, ensure "authorized mission partners" have visibility and usability of proper operational capabilities.

The Cybersecurity Analyst Intern is expected to perform the following duties and responsibilities:

* Perform cyber threat intelligence analysis, correlate actionable security events, perform network traffic analysis using raw packet data, net flow, IDS, IPS and custom sensor output as it pertains to the cyber security of communications networks, and participate in the coordination of resources during incident response efforts.
* Provide holistic enterprise defensive strategies for enterprise cyber security capabilities implemented within the infrastructure of the DODIN to include but not limited to Cloud, network boundaries, cross domains, and varying endpoint technologies.
* Provide analysis of architectures, technologies, policies, information and analytic data used to determine prevention, detection, and mitigation of anomalous activity, vulnerabilities and inefficiencies.
* Prepare and perform briefings appropriate for senior leadership (i.e., general officer or flag officer)
* Perform cyber situational awareness activities and provide analysis and recommendations of situation awareness capabilities.
* Provide enterprise-wide cybersecurity, threat analysis, countermeasures and defensive strategies across a multi-tiered, porous domain inclusive of Cloud, federated regional gateways, cross domain peering points, internet access points, and endpoints.
* Development of operational supporting documents such as SOPs, TTPs and CONOPs.

As an intern, you would be expected to have academic knowledge of such areas of Cybersecurity and preferably have prior internships or personal/school project work for some hands-on skills.

What You'll Bring:
* Actively pursuing a degree in a relevant field (e.g., Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology) from an accredited college/university.
* Excellent written/verbal skills with the ability to interpret and author well-formed documents.
* Demonstrated commitment to training, self-study and maintaining proficiency in the technical Cybersecurity domain.
* Understanding of TCP/IP, common networking ports and protocols, traffic flow, system administration, OSI model, defense-in-depth and common security elements.
* Ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance; Secret clearance is required to start (selected candidates will be sponsored for required clearance).
* Commitment to obtaining Security+ certification (or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT II certification) within a specified timeframe.
* Must be a U.S. Citizen.
* Geographic Requirement: This position is based on-site at Ft Meade, MD.
* Reliable transportation to Ft Meade, MD is required.

Preferred Qualifications:
* Currently possess or able to able to obtain an active DoD TS/SCI clearance and eligible for C/I Polygraph.
* Knowledge of Windows server 2003/ 2008/ 2012 R2.
* Ability to work in a virtual environment such as Microsoft Teams.
* Knowledge of and a proficiency in using Computer and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook).
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with customers and technical personnel in high-stress situations.
* A solid understanding of IP addressing and subnetting.
* Understanding of key network monitoring protocols.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 Suite.

We're not looking for perfectly polished resumes or perfect fits. We're looking for people who break limits, ask hard questions, and don't wait to be told what's next. At Leidos, we're not following the roadmap - we're redrawing it.

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.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

About 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 $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Securing Your Data

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If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Non-Descrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.