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Cybersecurity Operations Intern

CompanyAMERICAN SYSTEMS
LocationMclean
Work ModeRemote
PostedMarch 18, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will perform daily operations of security solutions to identify, investigate, and resolve network security incidents. Responsibilities also include maintaining existing security tools, evaluating new technologies, and researching system and network logs related to incidents.
Internship Type
intern
Salary Range
$43,200 - $72,100
Company Size
2168
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of: Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training. With approximately 2,000 employees across the United States, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is known for anticipating and responding rapidly to our customers’ present and future needs. Within the government sector, our focus is on Defense, Intelligence, Federal Law Enforcement, and Healthcare.
About the Role

Overview

We are looking for an entry level Cybersecurity Operations summer intern to perform the day-to-day operations of the security solutions and use these solutions to identify, investigate and resolve security incidents on the network. This is a great opportunity for someone who likes to dig in and understand the intricacies of cyber defense, has a technical hands-on mindset, and exhibits good work ethic and a positive attitude to learning the ins and outs of information security operations for an enterprise environment.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain in-place security tools and processes
  • Evaluate, test and implement new security tools & technologies
  • Respond to computer security incidents
  • Research system and network logs and alerts as they relate to incidents
  • Identify gaps in cyber operations capabilities and assist in developing those capabilities
  • Develop technical summary information for presentation to management

Qualifications

  • High School diploma and 1-2 years of college or related work experience
  • Understanding of incident response process in an enterprise operations environment
  • Understanding of cyber threats and defenses against those threats
  • Knowledge of Windows, Linux, and networking
  • Knowledge of enterprise security technologies such as web filtering, endpoint protection and forensics, sandbox, threat intel integration, firewalls, SIEM, patch and vulnerability management etc.
  • Familiarity with using scripting languages for security automation
  • Ability to juggle multiple tasks and projects with varying priorities
  • Ability to document findings for audiences with various levels of technical expertise
  • MUST BE A US CITIZEN
  • May need to obtain and maintain Secret security clearance
  • Cyber Defense Club membership a plus!

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $43,200.00/Yr. - USD $72,100.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

EEO Statement

EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status
Key Skills
Cybersecurity OperationsIncident ResponseSecurity Tools MaintenanceSecurity Tool EvaluationSecurity Tool ImplementationSecurity Incident InvestigationLog ResearchAlert ResearchCapability DevelopmentTechnical SummarizationWindowsLinuxNetworkingWeb FilteringEndpoint ProtectionForensics
Categories
Security & SafetyTechnologySoftwareEngineering
Benefits
Healthcare benefitsPaid leaveRetirement plansInsurance programsEducation and training assistance