SkillBridge Cybersecurity/IT Security Intern (Transitioning Mili with Security Clearance
Apply NowCompany: American Systems Corporation
Location: Arlington, VA 22202
Description:
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. Responsibilities As a SkillBridge Cybersecurity Intern with AMERICAN SYSTEMS you will have the opportunity to do the following: * Conduct periodic system assessments to ensure compliance with system authorization.
* Review & maintain RMF certification & accreditation packages.
* Conduct security assessments & design, develop, & implement appropriate security controls.
* Assess the effectiveness of security controls & update existing security controls.
* Install, administer, & troubleshoot network security solutions.
* Configure & support security tools, such as firewalls & anti-virus software.
* Update software with the latest security patches & ensure the proper defenses are present.
* Perform vulnerability scans & enforce remediation actions.
* Perform security analyses of operational & developmental environments, threats, vulnerabilities, & internal interfaces.
* Plan, implement, upgrade, & monitor security measures.
* Employ log monitoring, network traffic analysis, & implementing IDS & IPS.
* Provide timely detection, identification, & alert of possible attacks/intrusions, anomalous activities, & misuse activities & distinguish these from benign activities.
* Operate Security Information & Event Management (SIEM) technology; collect & analyze log & event data; & detect, alert, & report on potential security threats or incidents.
* Respond to security incidents, including computer security breaches & viruses.
* Apply cyber threat intelligence to address malware threats, phishing campaigns, & APTs.
* Use cyber defense tools & collect data to analyze events & mitigate threats.
* Analyze identified malicious activity to determine weaknesses exploited, exploitation methods, & effects on system & information. Qualifications * Must be eligible to participate in a SkillBridge program. If you are unsure if you are eligible, please speak with your Unit Commander or Transition Coordinator.
* Must have 180 days of military service or fewer remaining prior to your date of discharge and have at least 180 continuous days of active military service (as defined by the DOD SkillBridge eligibility requirements).
* Must have approval from your unit commander to participate in a SkillBridge program (as defined by the DOD SkillBridge eligibility requirements).
* Top Secret/SCI Clearance required EEO Statement EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status
* Review & maintain RMF certification & accreditation packages.
* Conduct security assessments & design, develop, & implement appropriate security controls.
* Assess the effectiveness of security controls & update existing security controls.
* Install, administer, & troubleshoot network security solutions.
* Configure & support security tools, such as firewalls & anti-virus software.
* Update software with the latest security patches & ensure the proper defenses are present.
* Perform vulnerability scans & enforce remediation actions.
* Perform security analyses of operational & developmental environments, threats, vulnerabilities, & internal interfaces.
* Plan, implement, upgrade, & monitor security measures.
* Employ log monitoring, network traffic analysis, & implementing IDS & IPS.
* Provide timely detection, identification, & alert of possible attacks/intrusions, anomalous activities, & misuse activities & distinguish these from benign activities.
* Operate Security Information & Event Management (SIEM) technology; collect & analyze log & event data; & detect, alert, & report on potential security threats or incidents.
* Respond to security incidents, including computer security breaches & viruses.
* Apply cyber threat intelligence to address malware threats, phishing campaigns, & APTs.
* Use cyber defense tools & collect data to analyze events & mitigate threats.
* Analyze identified malicious activity to determine weaknesses exploited, exploitation methods, & effects on system & information. Qualifications * Must be eligible to participate in a SkillBridge program. If you are unsure if you are eligible, please speak with your Unit Commander or Transition Coordinator.
* Must have 180 days of military service or fewer remaining prior to your date of discharge and have at least 180 continuous days of active military service (as defined by the DOD SkillBridge eligibility requirements).
* Must have approval from your unit commander to participate in a SkillBridge program (as defined by the DOD SkillBridge eligibility requirements).
* Top Secret/SCI Clearance required EEO Statement EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status