Cloud Cybersecurity Intern

Description

Leidos is offering an exciting opportunity for a Cloud Cybersecurity Intern to join our exceptional MDEC Cloud team. Our team is at the forefront of developing and implementing multi-cloud solutions, leveraging a cloud-agnostic approach to deliver value and address challenges faced by our end users.

As a Cloud Cybersecurity Intern, you will be expected to demonstrate a solid understanding of TCP/IP, common networking ports and protocols, system administration, and fundamental security concepts. You will also perform basic-level cyber analysis of potential events that could pose risks to Leidos.

In this role, you will collaborate with cloud engineers, architects, and other IT professionals to execute tasks assigned by your manager. You will be encouraged to share your ideas, accept constructive feedback, and contribute to improving team performance. A positive and open approach to teamwork and collaboration will be essential to your success.

Primary Responsibilities

• Motivated self-starter with excellent written and verbal communication skills; capable of creating detailed technical reports on analytic findings.
• Reviews DoD intelligence to identify potential threats.
• Conducts basic cloud-level cyber analysis of potential events.
• Performs vulnerability, risk, and threat analysis.
• Executes other cloud-related duties as assigned.
• Tracks and manages STIG checklists across various operating systems and applications.
• Assists in implementing STIG configurations.
• Manages ACAS vulnerability reports and performs remediation as required.
• Ensures compliance with periodic SCAP and STIG requirements to harden servers.
• Conducts ongoing vulnerability, risk, and threat assessments.

Basic Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a degree program from an accredited college/university in a related field of study.
• Familiarity with Linux, Unix, and Windows operating systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of web application security.
• Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and risk management methodologies.
• Excellent communication and decision-making skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of corrective action management and auditing principles.
• Demonstrates a personal commitment to safety and quality.
• Must be eligible to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, common networking ports and protocols, system administration, and common security elements.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) directives and policies and procedures pertaining to sensitive information

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.