Co-Op, Information Security (Spring - Summer 2027)

Saab • East Syracuse, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Saab, Inc. is seeking a motivated cybersecurity student for a hands-on Co-Op/Intern opportunity with its Information Security group at the Collamer location in East Syracuse, New York. The co-op assignment is for the Spring 2027 semester (January–May) and/or Summer 2027 semester (May–August). The student will work with Information Security Analysts to monitor information systems in real time and gain practical cybersecurity experience.

The position pays $18.24–$20.27 per hour. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited degree program majoring in Cybersecurity or a related discipline, have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0, have completed their sophomore year or beyond, and hold only U.S. citizenship. Selected applicants may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Candidates must also pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements

• Enrollment in an accredited degree program with a major in Cybersecurity or a related discipline.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
• Must have completed sophomore year or greater.
• Must hold only U.S. citizenship.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Nice To Haves

• Basic understanding of networks, subnet masks, gateways, routers, and VLANs.
• Well-organized, with the ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-stress scenarios.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Team-building experience working in an international environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform security assessments of applications and systems using penetration and vulnerability testing.
• Assist with risk analysis.
• Configure and investigate security alerts.
• Conduct vulnerability scans and coordinate with IT to implement software fixes that remove system vulnerabilities.
• Respond immediately to cybersecurity-related incidents and assist with investigations.
• Conduct incident response using forensic investigation techniques.
• Develop, apply, and assess secure technical baselines for applications and products, including Windows and Linux operating systems, firewalls, and switches.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed