Cybersecurity - Intern

Amentum•Morgantown, WV

About The Position

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative solutions, supporting critical missions across defense, intelligence, energy, and civilian sectors. Our people are our competitive advantage, driven by purpose, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering excellence for our customers and communities. We are currently seeking a Cyber Security Intern to support our team, DOE Office of Legacy Management (DOE LM) sites.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program pursuing a degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
No experience required.
Valid Driver’s License.
US Citizenship: Yes
Drug Screen
Physical Assessment (if applicable)
Background Check (Criminal, Civil, Educational, Previous Employment, etc.)
Driver Record Screen (for positions requiring on-the-job-driving)
Microsoft office including but not limited to Excel and Word
Basic understanding of computer networking concepts (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP)
Familiarity with multiple operating systems (Windows, Linux)

Nice To Haves

An interest in or exposure to scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) is a plus
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Responsibilities

Technical report writing and documentation
Provide information and systems security support supervised by other team members.
Analyze security logs and reports from firewalls and boundary protection devices to detect, investigate, and report on potential threats to system confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Identify vulnerabilities that are applicable to systems and applications to assess their severity and urgency.
Work with other IT staff to track corrective action, resolution progress, and mitigation of vulnerabilities.
Conduct research on emerging cyber threats and threat actors to help develop and refine threat intelligence campaigns.
Assist in developing materials for security awareness programs.
Assist in troubleshooting and resolving issues with cybersecurity controls to ensure their effective operation.
Support operations and maintenance of cybersecurity toolsets.
Other duties as assigned.