Analysis Skills, Campaigns, Computer Hacking, Computer Security, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Federal Contracts, Federal Government, Government Contracts, Information Technology & Information Systems, Internet Security, Malware, Military, Network Support, Operational Audit, Operations Security (OPSEC), Phishing, Secret Clearance, Security Analysis, Security Attacks, Security Clearance, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Monitoring, Testing, Time Management, United States Citizen, United States Department of Defense (DoD), Vehicle Fleets, Vulnerability Scanners
Overview
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.
Responsibilities
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a SKILLBRIDGE Cyber Security Intern with a Secret Clearance in Newport, Rhode Island
As a SkillBridge Cybersecurity Intern with AMERICAN SYSTEMS you will have the opportunity to do the following:
- Perform vulnerability scans on undersea combat platforms and their support networks.
- Perform security analyses of operational & developmental environments, threats, vulnerabilities, & internal interfaces.
- Develop, implement, and test mitigations and countermeasures to protect our submarine fleet from real-world cyber threats.
- Plan, implement, upgrade, & monitor security measures.
- Provide timely detection, identification, & alert of possible attacks/intrusions, anomalous activities, & misuse activities & distinguish these from benign activities.
- Operate Security Information & Event Management (SIEM) technology; collect & analyze log & event data; & detect, alert, & report on potential security threats or incidents.
- Apply cyber threat intelligence to address malware threats, phishing campaigns, & APTs.
- Use cyber defense tools & collect data to analyze events & mitigate threats.
- Analyze identified malicious activity to determine weaknesses exploited, exploitation methods, & effects on system & information.
Qualifications
- Must be eligible to participate in a SkillBridge program. If you are unsure if you are eligible, please speak with your Unit Commander or Transition Coordinator.
- Must have 90 days of military service or fewer remaining prior to your date of discharge and have at least 180 continuous days of active military service (as defined by the DOD SkillBridge eligibility requirements).
- Must have approval from your unit commander to participate in a SkillBridge program (as defined by the DOD SkillBridge eligibility requirements).
- Active Secret Clearance required
- U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance
Pay Transparency Statement
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $38,600.00/Yr. - USD $64,600.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.
EEO Statement
EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status
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American Systems Corp
Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States, with approximately 1,400 employees nationwide. Based in the Washington, DC, suburb of Chantilly, VA, the company provides systems engineering, technical and managed services to government and private sector customers. AMERICAN SYSTEMS was named “Contractor of the Year” at the Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards in October, 2007.