Information Assurance Intern

Space Dynamics Laboratory • North Logan, UT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Space Dynamics Laboratory’s (SDL’s) internship program provides an exciting opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to get involved with state-of-the art technologies in space-, airborne-, and ground-based systems. With the support of engineers and mentors, interns are able to work on professional-level assignments that complement their academic studies. The program also includes training workshops, networking opportunities, and a variety of summer events and activities.

The Security and Information Assurance Division is looking for an exceptional cybersecurity focused student for a summer internship. Interns will be paid a competitive hourly wage and tasked with varying duties based on current projects, needed support, and phase of development. Work would include assessing and auditing systems, understanding and applying NIST guidance, building accreditation packages, managing Plans of Action and Milestones, and learning and applying enterprise cyber management principles such as manpower, resource management, and staffing.

This position has the potential of continued employment or transition to student/full-time employment requiring security clearance eligibility.

This internship is for the summer of 2026. The selected candidate will be expected to provide onsite support in North Logan, Utah no later than Monday, June 8th with availability for 12 weeks.

Requirements

• Participation in the Scholarship for Service (SFS) program
• Experience or understanding of at least one of the following areas: vulnerability assessment tools, systems auditing, networks, secure software development, hardware/software interactions, Government governance frameworks
• Experience with team collaborative tools
• Ability to work with cyber vulnerability tools, e.g., Nessus, NMAP, SCAP, Trellix AV
• Ability to work with other security tools, e.g., Rapid7 Nexpose, PowerShell, SIEM tools
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Ability to work closely in a team with students and professionals
• Ability to take initiative and ask questions
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
• Must be pursuing a degree in computer science, information systems, cybersecurity/information assurance, or a related technical discipline
• Must be a junior, senior, or graduate student
• 3.5 GPA minimum is required

Responsibilities

• Assessing and auditing systems
• Understanding and applying NIST guidance
• Building accreditation packages
• Managing Plans of Action and Milestones
• Learning and applying enterprise cyber management principles such as manpower, resource management, and staffing

What This Job Offers

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