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When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons.  Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Cybersecurity Intern to join our team! In this role you will get to learn from experienced cybersecurity professionals, gain hands-on experience, and develop your skills in a dynamic environment.

What You'll Be Doing:

• This is a summer internship opportunity for a technically promising college student with an interest in cybersecurity.
• You will be mentored by members of our Satellite Operations Systems and Services team to provide support to both internal and customer focused projects.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments.
• Monitor security logs and incident response.
• Analyze security threats and risks.
• Support system engineering and risk management activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Must be enrolled in a Computer Science or related curriculum at an accredited college or university and have completed typically 1+ year of studies (e.g., Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Sciences, Cybersecurity, etc.).
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Attention to detail and time management.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• This position is located onsite in Colorado Springs.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Basic understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework).
• Knowledge of security tools (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS).
• Basic understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP).
• Course experience/scripting skills (Python, PowerShell).
• Experience with cloud security (Azure, AWS).

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: 

$21.44 - $37.55

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as 401K!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!