Description
The Cyber Security Intern is responsible for protecting the organization's computer systems and networks from cyber-attacks, theft, and damage. The Cyber Security Intern will work closely with the organization's IT team and management to implement and maintain security measures, detect, and respond to security threats, and educate employees on safe computer usage practices. The Cyber Intern works on assignments that are technical in nature to support the enterprise.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement and maintain security measures, such as firewalls, antivirus software, and encryption, to protect the organization's computer systems and networks.
- Detect and respond to security threats: Monitor the organization's computer systems and networks for security threats and respond to security incidents in a timely and effective manner.
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- Educate employees on safe computer usage practices: Educate employees on safe computer usage practices, including the use of strong passwords, avoiding phishing scams, and the importance of reporting security incidents.
- Stay current with emerging security threats, including new types of malware, phishing scams, and other attack methods.
- Work closely with the organization's IT team to ensure that security measures are aligned with the organization's technology needs and are effective in protecting the organization's systems and data.
- Communicate security risks to management and make recommendations for reducing or mitigating these risks.
- Maintain security policies and procedures to ensure the protection of the organization's systems and data.
- Basic knowledge of National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) cyber security requirements and guidance, cyber security related risk management techniques preferred.
Basic Qualifications:
- High school education or equivalent, and current enrollment in a bachelor's degree program.
- Strong technical background, with a good understanding of computer systems, networks, and security technologies.
- Possess analytical skills, with the ability to identify and evaluate security risks and threats.
- Possess problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex security issues.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate security risks and solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience working with external audit teams is desired.
- Relevant certifications, such as CompTIA Security+ Certification and CompTIA A+ Certification highly desirable.
Original Posting Date:
2024-12-06
While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $37,050.00 - $66,975.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.