2027 S/W Cybersecurity Intern – Annapolis MD

Northrop Grumman•Annapolis, MD

1d•$21 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking S/W Cybersecurity Interns for an internship based at its Mission Systems sector in Annapolis, Maryland. The intern will join the Naval & Oceanic Systems business unit, which develops, tests, and sustains subsea systems. The work provides exposure to technologies including uncrewed undersea vehicles, remotely operated vehicles, undersea payloads, acoustic and non-acoustic sensors, sensor processing, navigation, platform integration, subsea and maritime-surface communications, advanced algorithms, and digital engineering. The internship offers training, professional development, networking opportunities, and practical experience supporting cybersecurity operations. Interns will work with Windows and Linux systems, cyber policies and procedures, vulnerability identification and remediation, industry guidance, and agile practices.

Requirements

Be enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university, pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree, and remain enrolled full-time in Fall 2027.
Major in Computer Science or a closely related STEM field.
Be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week, for at least 10 weeks during summer 2027.
Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance and Program Special access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company.
Be a U.S. citizen.

Nice To Haves

Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher.
Have a current or active U.S. Government Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

Gain experience with daily operations for managing the security posture of multiple programs.
Perform system administration on Windows and Linux operating systems.
Document policies, plans, and procedures related to cyber environments.
Learn about vulnerability identification and remediation.
Learn about industry-standard publications and agencies such as NIST and CISA.
Prepare for cyber-related certifications such as Security+.
Engage in agile work practices and learn the associated tools.