Cyber Security Systems Engineer Intern

hbg.psu.edu

State College, PA, US
Hybrid
Compliance enforcement
Siem configuration and administration
Vulnerability management
We are searching for an undergraduate student to join our Cyber & Information Security Department at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University to assist our cybersecurity and information assurance teams

Job Summary

  • We are searching for an undergraduate student to join our Cyber & Information Security Department at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University to assist our cybersecurity and information assurance teams.
  • This is a paid internship opportunity located at ARL in State College (primarily operating out of a Science Park Road location).
  • All positions at ARL require candidates to possess the ability to obtain a government security clearance; you will be notified during the interview process if this position is subject to a government background investigation.

Matching Summary

We are searching for an undergraduate student to join our Cyber & Information Security Department at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University to assist our cybersecurity and information assurance teams.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Compliance enforcement
  • SIEM configuration and administration
  • Vulnerability management
  • Technical writing in policy and procedures
  • Audit and security checks
  • Automation and process improvement

Nice-to-have

  • Programming Microsoft Windows and Linux systems
  • Familiarity with defensive cyber tools
  • Networking fundamentals
  • System administration and troubleshooting
  • Scripting with bash and python
  • Knowledge of NIST documentation and STIG

Key Requirements

  • Undergraduate student status
  • Ability to obtain government security clearance
  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Successful completion of background check and pre-employment drug screen

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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