Cyber Center of Excellence (COE) Intern - Summer 2026
About The Position
Sabel Systems is seeking a Summer Cyber Center of Excellence (CoE) Intern to support emerging cybersecurity, automation, and artificial intelligence initiatives within a government contracting (GovCon) environment. This 10-week paid summer internship, with participation available between May 18, 2026, and September 11, 2026, is ideal for students pursuing degrees in cybersecurity, computer science, artificial intelligence, software engineering, or related technical fields who want exposure to cutting-edge technologies supporting mission-driven programs. As part of Sabel’s Cyber CoE, interns will work alongside technical experts supporting initiatives related to system automation, large language model (LLM) adoption, and cybersecurity tool development, gaining hands-on experience with modern security and engineering practices in a collaborative technical environment. Interns participate full-time (40 hours per week) aligned to Eastern Time Zone business hours and work in a hybrid environment, supporting one to three days per week onsite at our Beavercreek, OH, or Denver, CO, offices.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, AI, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
- Strong academic record, cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Foundational understanding of cybersecurity concepts, programming, or system administration
- Ability to analyze technical problems and work collaboratively in a team environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future
Nice To Haves
- Interest in cybersecurity engineering, cybersecurity policy development, AI-assisted systems, or automated security tooling
- Exposure to programming or scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, or Bash
- Familiarity with container technologies (e.g., Docker or Kubernetes) or cloud environments
- Interest in system automation, AI/ML applications, or secure system design
- Exposure to cybersecurity tools, threat analysis concepts, security testing environments, or cybersecurity policy and compliance frameworks
Responsibilities
- Support development and testing of tools and scripts that automate cybersecurity and system administration processes
- Assist with research and experimentation related to LLM adoption and AI-assisted workflows
- Contribute to the development of internal cybersecurity utilities, scripts, or prototype tools supporting security operations and engineering efforts
- Support containerized environments and assist with basic system administration tasks related to container platforms
- Collaborate with cybersecurity engineers, architects, and technical teams to document findings, improvements, and technical processes
- Conduct cybersecurity research and information gathering on emerging technologies, threats, vulnerabilities, and defensive capabilities
- Support technical documentation, testing activities, and prototype validation efforts related to cybersecurity tools and automation solutions
- Assist with the development and refinement of cybersecurity policies, procedures, and best practices supporting DoD and organizational security initiatives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
