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Cybersecurity Engineer

CompanyModern Technology Solutions Inc
LocationColorado Springs
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 23, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist in the configuration, testing, and build-up of cybersecurity hardware and software for space mission systems. They will also support the implementation of security controls, policies, and advanced cybersecurity tools while preparing reports for team briefings.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
2251
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and technology solutions company delivering first-choice capabilities to solve problems of global importance in the critical mission areas of missile defense, cyber security, intelligence, unmanned/autonomous systems, aviation, space, and homeland security. The MTSI mission is to make important and lasting contributions to the nation's defense and security by providing leadership and best- value solutions to solve America's most technically challenging strategic problems. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide. For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com. For current MTSI job openings, please visit www.mtsi-va.com/careers.
About the Role
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer Intern to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO this summer.

Responsibilities:  

Work on concurrent defensive cyber operations-space (DCO-S) projects as part of fielding defensive cyber capabilities for legacy and future space mission systems as part of US Space Force, Combat Forces Command (CFC), Mission Delta 6.  Perform work at a contractor facility located in Colorado Springs, CO. 

The duties and responsibilities of the Cybersecurity Engineering Intern include but are not limited to: 
  • Assisting in the configuration, testing, and build-up of cybersecurity hardware at contractor-operated logistics facility.
  • Learn to apply various commercially-available and/or government-developed cybersecurity tools to enhance identification, detection, protection and response missions. 
  • Assist in enhancing development and test of advanced cybersecurity tools and capabilities.
  • Aid in implementing switch and/or firewall configurations, software installs, security controls, policies, standards, and best practices.
  • Provide general cybersecurity engineering support to facilitate fielding and sustainment efforts.
  • Prepare reports and briefings for presentation to supervisors, as needed
  • Participate in and provide feedback during advanced capability and technology demonstrations.

Required Skills and Qualifications:
  • Junior or Senior year in your collegiate academic studies.
  • Working towards a degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Systems, or related engineering field.
  • Be a self-starter, thrive in a dynamic environment, able to accomplish high-level tasks independently, and work well with other team members.
  • Basic working knowledge of network system engineering tools such as Cisco, Palo Alto, Red Hat/Linux, scripting, and relevant programming languages. 
  • Experience with Microsoft Office 365 suite of tools.
  • Some experience with collaboration tools such as Confluence and Jira.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

 Clearance Requirements:
  • Ability to obtain/maintain a government security clearance.
 
Please note: US Citizenship is needed for this position.
Key Skills
CybersecurityNetwork System EngineeringCiscoPalo AltoRed HatLinuxScriptingProgrammingMicrosoft Office 365ConfluenceJiraHardware ConfigurationFirewall ConfigurationSecurity ControlsTechnical Reporting
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