Technical Intern - Cyber Security

Concurrent Technologies Corporation•Johnstown, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This internship involves hands-on technical work with a developing focus on cybersecurity. Interns apply intermediate technical knowledge, collaborate closely with project teams, and contribute to the design, implementation, and support of cybersecurity solutions. The work may include containerized application development, multi-cloud or hybrid deployments, DevOps/DevSecOps practices, vulnerability assessments, security playbooks, and security event and log analysis. The intern supports the Cybersecurity team by monitoring security tools, documenting cybersecurity and network architectures, participating in vulnerability assessments and security testing, maintaining runbooks and incident response playbooks, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to incorporate security requirements into system changes and deployments. CTC describes its workplace as collaborative and emphasizes career growth, cutting-edge technology, educational opportunities, recognition for quality work, and maintaining a proper mix of work and personal life.

Requirements

Currently enrolled as a fourth-year/senior undergraduate student in Engineering, MIS/IT, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field.
Demonstrated experience through coursework, significant projects, or prior internships in one or more areas such as software/web development, cloud services, DevOps, cybersecurity, or IT operations.
Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language.
Familiarity with modern development tools and practices, such as Git, CI/CD pipelines, and testing frameworks.
Working knowledge of networks, operating systems, and security fundamentals, with the ability to apply this knowledge to real-world scenarios.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Nice To Haves

Prior internships or significant project work in a relevant technical domain, such as cloud, cybersecurity, DevOps, application development, or IT support.
Experience working in agile or iterative development environments.
Relevant industry certifications, such as Security+, Network+, cloud provider certifications, or other technical credentials.
Demonstrated leadership in academic, project, or work settings, such as serving as a team lead, project lead, or club officer.

Responsibilities

Own or lead well-scoped tasks within larger projects, including design, implementation, testing, and documentation of technical solutions.
Contribute to containerized application development, multi-cloud or hybrid deployments, and advanced integration initiatives using DevOps/DevSecOps practices.
Support detailed vulnerability assessments, development of security playbooks, and analysis of security events and logs.
Assist in evaluating new tools, technologies, or architectures and provide input on their applicability and implementation approach.
Provide informal mentoring or support to more junior interns by sharing knowledge, demonstrating tools, and reviewing basic work products when appropriate.
Monitor security tools, including SIEM, vulnerability scanners, and endpoint protection, to identify, log, and escalate potential threats according to established procedures.
Document current cybersecurity and network architectures, including asset inventories, data flows, and security control implementations, to support audits, assessments, and system accreditation activities.
Participate in the execution and documentation of vulnerability assessments and security testing, including scanning and configuration reviews; track findings through remediation and retest.
Develop and maintain cybersecurity runbooks, standard operating procedures, and incident response playbooks tailored to specific systems, applications, and environments.
Collaborate with IT, network engineering, system administrators, and other teams to verify security requirements are incorporated into system changes, upgrades, and new deployments.