Vulnerability Management Analyst Intern
About The Position
Do you want to learn more about Cyber Security, Vulnerability Management, and AI in an exciting fast paced and friendly environment? The Leidos Vulnerability Management Program is looking for the right candidates that will participate as a summer Intern and will be introduced to several different areas of Cyber Security, which will include: Vulnerability Management Assessing and prioritizing vulnerability remediation Working with system owners for vulnerability remediation Participating in Vulnerability Management discussions with various teams Learning and using industry standard vulnerability management applications and tools Programming and Developing Building dashboards to report and visualize raw data for analysis Learning and using automation and scripting platforms for various projects in languages including: Python PowerShell Using databases and integrating them across various applications AI Learning how AI contributes to modern cyber threats and how to safeguard against it There is so much more to a career in cybersecurity beyond the stereotypical images of hackers and overworked IT professionals. Our mission at Leidos is to make the world safer, smarter, healthier, and more efficient through cybersecurity technology. Come join us for a rewarding experience alongside talented cyber professionals who can help you achieve your career goals!
Requirements
- Actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity and Computer Science and have completed at least three years of an undergraduate curriculum and maintained a minimum 3.0 grade point average.
- Basic understanding of computer networks, systems, and how to identify vulnerabilities
- Organized, self-motivated and self-directed
- Passionate about Cyber Security
- Willingness to work as an individual contributor or part of a team
- Ability to quickly acquire new knowledge and skills through on-the-job training and self-directed learning, including researching
- Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects at the same time
- Willingness to learn
- This is a Teleworking (Remote) Position
- US citizenship required
Nice To Haves
- Experience with any vulnerability scanning tools
- Knowledge of OWASP Top 10
- Knowledge of NIST frameworks
- Any Professional Certifications
- Any coding/scripting knowledge
- Experience with one or more of the major cloud computing environments
- Experience with vulnerability management scoring methodologies
- Experience with application security frameworks
- Experience with Databases
Responsibilities
- Work under the supervision and direction of senior members of the Vulnerability Management Program
- Participate in the assessment and prioritization of vulnerabilities identified in environments
- Assist with the design and implementation of dashboards and data visualizations for system owners.
- Identify, design, and drive automation projects for vulnerability management tasks
- Audit our current systems
- Monitor threat intelligence feeds to identify and triage new threats and vulnerabilities
- Work to identify and prioritize remediation of security flaws and vulnerabilities in systems, network devices, websites, and source code
- Interface with cross-functional teams to participate in security projects and initiatives
- Be part of our AI team
Benefits
- Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.
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Career Level
Intern
