Cybersecurity Internship

About the Role

Integration Innovation, Inc. (i3) has an internship opportunity supporting the Agency Information Management and Software Services (AIMSS) effort. This position is expected to last the duration of Summer 2027, with flexibility available to accommodate the student's class schedule. The Cybersecurity Intern will receive mentorship from experienced cybersecurity professionals while assisting with real-world security challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support for cybersecurity initiatives by assisting in the monitoring, detection, and response to security incidents.
• Provide customer service and technical support to i3 Team Members related to security awareness and best practices.
• Assist in identifying and analyzing potential security vulnerabilities within supported systems and networks, following industry best practices and security standards.
• Assist in responding to security alerts, conducting preliminary investigations, and escalating incidents as necessary.
• Follow up with users and internal stakeholders on security-related requests, updates, and resolutions.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of security documentation, policies, and procedures.
• Appropriately record events, incidents, and their resolution using ticketing systems.
• Gain hands-on experience supporting ongoing security projects, such as vulnerability scanning, code analysis, security awareness training, and incident response exercises.
• Deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment by managing time and effort across multiple projects.
• Perform other cybersecurity-related duties as assigned, which may include assisting with security audits, compliance efforts, and risk assessments.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Basic computer knowledge/experience.
• Basic troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of Windows Operating System.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance. An Active Secret clearance is required prior to start.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Must currently be enrolled at an accredited college/university in an undergraduate or graduate level degree program (Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, IT, or related field of study required) at the time of the internship (Summer 2027) or semester immediately following (Fall 2027).
• Strong interest in cybersecurity principles.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Desire to learn about security technologies.
• Exceptional judgment capabilities and relationship management skills.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and client service skills; ability to clearly communicate in discussions and written documents, and to deliver feedback clearly and tactfully.
• Interact with a diverse array of customers and staff in a professional and courteous manner.
• Work with supervision and have accountability for accurate and complete results.
• Be extremely organized and exceptionally detail-oriented.
• Work well both independently and in a team environment.
• Be energized by a fast-paced work environment.
• Analyze information and respond appropriately.
• Manage time wisely and prioritize tasks.
• Provide superior customer service.
• Multi-task in a pleasant manner.

Physical Demands: Includes requirements for talking, hearing, standing, walking, handling/feeling, reaching, and occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling. Must be able to lift/move up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.