Cybersecurity Associate Intern at General… · USA VA…

Summary: General Dynamics Information Technology is a global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology, and mission services across the U.S. government, defense, and intelligence community. The Cybersecurity Associate Internship provides an opportunity for interns to work alongside professionals to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and systems while developing consulting skills and contributing to deliverables. 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 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 - US Citizenship Required: Yes - Information Assurance - Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) - Vulnerability Management - 0 + years of related experience - 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 Suite, 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