Cybersecurity Platform Intern

Summary

Leidos is a Fortune 500 company working in challenging areas of defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. They are seeking a Cybersecurity Platform Intern to support enterprise security initiatives and gain hands-on experience in a large-scale cybersecurity environment. The role involves contributing to security projects focused on improving visibility, access controls, and detection capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Complete a work package assignment that helps improve the underlying cyber security for the Leidos enterprise
• Analyze security data from enterprise tools (e.g., log platforms, identity systems, cloud services)
• Assist in building dashboards and reports to improve security visibility
• Document system configurations, access controls, and security processes
• Identify potential risks, gaps, or improvement opportunities
• Support cross-functional teams in troubleshooting and analysis efforts
• Present findings in clear, concise written summaries

Skills

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
• US citizenship required
• Basic understanding of networking and/or cybersecurity concepts
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly
• Ability to work independently in a remote or hybrid environment
• Exposure to cybersecurity tools or concepts (e.g., logging platforms, identity systems, cloud security)
• Familiarity with networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, firewalls, VPNs)
• Experience with data analysis or visualization tools (Excel, Power BI, etc.)
• Interest in cybersecurity operations, threat detection, or Zero Trust architecture
• Coding experience with Python or other scripting languages

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
• US citizenship required
• Basic understanding of networking and/or cybersecurity concepts
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly
• Ability to work independently in a remote or hybrid environment

Nice to Haves

• Exposure to cybersecurity tools or concepts (e.g., logging platforms, identity systems, cloud security)
• Familiarity with networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, firewalls, VPNs)
• Experience with data analysis or visualization tools (Excel, Power BI, etc.)
• Interest in cybersecurity operations, threat detection, or Zero Trust architecture
• Coding experience with Python or other scripting languages

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave
• Retirement