Cybersecurity Associate Intern at General… · Springfie…

Summary: General Dynamics Information Technology is a global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting and mission services across the U.S. government and defense sectors. The Cybersecurity Associate Internship offers students the opportunity to work alongside professionals, contributing to the security and integrity of data and systems while developing consulting skills and engaging in professional development activities. Responsibilities: - Work side-by-side with GDIT professionals delivering work for clients - Collaborate with a team of peers to research and propose solutions to a current business challenge - Participate in a mentoring circle led by an early career champion - Interact with GDIT leaders - Participate in professional development - Ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of all data and systems across GDIT or client organizations - Work with analysts to understand business processes and promote data integrity - Develop consulting skills, gather and research data, develop analysis as well as contribute to the creation of deliverables Required Qualifications: - Currently enrolled in an associate's, bachelor's or master's degree program in computer science, IT, engineering, or other STEM field from a United States-based college or university - Information Assurance - Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) - Vulnerability Management - 0 + years of related experience - US Citizenship Required - Demonstrated decision-making skills - Experience working in a collaborative team environment - Nimble mindset and genuine intellectual curiosity - Intuitiveness with an ability to identify and solve complex problems related to rapidly changing technology - Ability to effectively articulate technical challenges and solutions - Basic understanding of Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams) Preferred Qualifications: - Pursuing a certification in the field of cyber security (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CISSP, Information Assurance, or Certified Ethical Hacker) - Basic knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used in engineering, information systems, and related technical support - Basic knowledge of related hardware and software - Basic understanding of data manipulation of Indicators of Compromise (IOC's) - Basic understanding of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) - Basic understanding of Vulnerability Management (Vulnerability Scanning and Patching) - Basic understanding of Information Assurance Required Skills: Information Assurance, Security Information, Event Management (SIEM), Vulnerability Management, CompTIA Security+, CISSP, Certified Ethical Hacker, Computer languages, Microsoft Office, Data manipulation of Indicators of Compromise (IOC), Vulnerability Scanning, Patching, Intellectual curiosity, Decision-making Benefits: A variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, Dental plan options, A vision plan, A 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match, Full flex work weeks where possible, A variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave, Short and long-term disability benefits, Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance