Cyber Security Intern

COMTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS • Melville, NY

3h • Remote

About The Position

The Cybersecurity Internship is designed to provide hands-on exposure to day-to-day security operations within a modern enterprise environment. Interns will work closely with Information Security and Information Technology teams to strengthen technical skills, gain operational experience, and contribute to protecting the organization’s digital assets.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of networking, security principles and operating systems
• Curiosity and a willingness to learn
• Interest in cyber defense, AI-assisted security, and emerging threat landscapes

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell

Responsibilities

• Assist with monitoring alerts and logging to identify potential threats
• Support threat intelligence collection and analysis to help detect emerging cyber risks.
• Participate in incident triage and response activities, including evidence collection and documentation.
• Assist with vulnerability scanning, reporting, and remediation tracking across enterprise systems.
• Explore the use of generative AI tools for cyber defense, automation, documentation enhancement, or workflow enhancements.
• Participate in team meetings, training, and assist with documentation/process updates.
• Assist with system hardening, patch validation, account reviews, and CMMC related artifact gathering
• Participate in cross-departmental projects and process improvement initiatives as available

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree