Transition to a Career in Cybersecurity at a Dynamic Cybersecurity Company
The cybersecurity industry is poised to grow by double digits again this year. Join the growing team at InfoDefense to provide exceptional services to our customers. Gain private-sector experience and expand your skill set with the latest in security methods and technology!
This is a remote position, but candidates must live in or near Dallas, TX, or Anchorage, AK, or be willing to relocate if offered a permanent position.
InfoDefense is an Authorized SkillBridge Organization. This position is open to personnel transitioning out of the military. The objective is to facilitate a smooth transition to a civilian career in Cybersecurity. The Cybersecurity
Internship Program was designed to provide exposure to private sector business as well as a flexible schedule to accommodate out-processing. The internship will last for a minimum of 90 days. All candidates are required to pass a background check prior to beginning work and must be approved for the program by a commanding officer.
Job Description
We are looking for a motivated self-starter that is passionate about cybersecurity and has a strong desire to be an integral part of a dynamic team. The Cybersecurity Internship Program is designed to offer interns business and technical exposure to core elements of the cybersecurity discipline, including:
- Network Security (including firewalls and NIDS/NIPS)
- Identity & Access Management (including single sign-on, public key infrastructure, privileged access management)
- Security Operations Center (including security information & event management)
- Endpoint Threat Protection Technologies
- Cyber Incident Response Planning, Training, and Execution
- Governance, Risk and Compliance (including policies, standards, procedures, risk analysis)
- Security Awareness
- Threat and Vulnerability Management
- Security Audit and Assessment
- Social Engineering and Red Team Exercises
- Security Metrics and Reporting
Each intern is expected to participate in industry-related activities and customer meetings as well as author three 1,000-word articles/blogs on cybersecurity-related topics.
Qualifications
Desire and ability to learn quickly, a great attitude, and good work ethic. To be considered for this internship, the candidate must be currently serving in the United States military, be eligible for the SkillBridge program, seeking an associate, bachelor, or master's degree in cybersecurity, computer engineering, or a related discipline, and have had exposure to core information security functions, including network and application vulnerability testing, role-based access control (RBAC), security information and event management, and/or computer incident management. To be successful, a candidate should be proficient in Linux and Windows, and have at least two years of information technology experience and exposure to three or more of the following security technologies:
- Linux Bash and Python Scripting
- Networking
- Microsoft Windows (including Active Directory and Azure)
- NIST SP 800-171, SP 800-53, RMF, or CSF
- Firewalls, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), and malware protection technology
- Network vulnerability testing
- Encryption technologies such as IPSEC
- SIEM technologies such as Splunk, LogRhythm or Elasticsearch
- Network+, CCNA, Security+ or other cybersecurity related certifications are desired
Cybersecurity interns are provided with a laptop computer, docking station, monitors, keyboard and mouse, camera, and headset for remote working. Most hands-on instruction and on-the-job training are delivered using Microsoft Teams, although the opportunity for interacting on-site may also be provided. Interns must have a home office environment and sufficient Internet connectivity to enable remote work.
Interns can successfully perform the skills described in the training with minimal assistance. Evaluations are provided as either "Satisfactory" or "Unsatisfactory".
About InfoDefense
A turn-key cybersecurity solutions provider, InfoDefense provides best-in-class information protection, network security, system security, and identity and access management, as well as IT governance, and risk and compliance solutions. With a current focus on Department of Defense contractors with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) compliance requirements, InfoDefense has also served financial services, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, and government customers since 2001.
Headquartered in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, InfoDefense is an equal opportunity employer.
Skills Required
- Currently serving in the United States military
- Eligible for the SkillBridge program and approved by commanding officer
- Seeking an associate, bachelor, or master's degree in cybersecurity, computer engineering, or a related discipline
- Pass a background check prior to beginning work
- At least 90-day internship commitment
- Proficient in Linux and Windows
- At least two years of information technology experience
- Exposure to core information security functions (network/application vulnerability testing, role-based access control, SIEM, computer incident management)
- Exposure to three or more of the listed security technologies (Linux Bash and Python scripting, Networking, Microsoft Windows/AD/Azure, NIST SP 800-171/800-53/RMF/CSF, firewalls/IPS/malware protection, network vulnerability testing, IPSEC, SIEM such as Splunk/LogRhythm/Elasticsearch)
- Home office environment and sufficient Internet connectivity for remote work
- Author three 1,000-word articles/blogs on cybersecurity topics during internship
- Live in or near Dallas, TX or Anchorage, AK, or be willing to relocate if offered a permanent position
What We Do
Our success is a direct reflection of our customer's success. InfoDefense is a full-service Information Security Solutions provider with the goal of developing a long-term partnership with each customer. We help our customers mitigate the growing risk to critical information and ultimately enable them to focus on growing their business. We offer both managed and professional services to organizations in various industries, with a focus on aerospace & defense, manufacturing, high-tech, financial services, retail, and healthcare. Our team includes industry-recognized experts like our founder, Kevin Wheeler, who co-authored "IT Auditing - Using Controls To Protect Information Assets." To connect with us for the latest news, upcoming events, and information about products, visit https://infodefense.com and follow us on Twitter @infodefenseinc.
