Cybersecurity Operations Intern

American Systems Corporation • Arlington, VA

263d • $43,200 - $72,100 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Senior status at an accredited college/university, pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• Strong interest in cloud computing, cyber security, and IT operations.
• Foundational understanding of cloud platforms (Azure preferred; AWS or GCP experience is a plus).
• Familiarity with basic networking concepts, security principles, and incident response processes.
• Basic scripting or programming experience (PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar) is a plus.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts, verbally and in writing.
• Problem-solving mindset and eagerness to learn.
• Must reside in the Virginia area; relocation not provided.
• U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support the monitoring and protection of cloud-based workloads within Azure.
• Assist in security incident identification, investigation, and response.
• Analyze security alerts, triage events, and help coordinate incident response.
• Collaborate with security engineers to implement best practices.
• Review security configurations and conduct vulnerability assessments.
• Help maintain documentation and playbooks for security operations.
• Participate in team meetings, knowledge transfers, and training sessions.
• Stay updated on the latest Azure security features and threats.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits
• Paid leave
• Retirement plans
• Insurance programs
• Education and training assistance

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree