Cybersecurity - Intern

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative solutions, supporting critical missions across defense, intelligence, energy, and civilian sectors. Our people are our competitive advantage, driven by purpose, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering excellence for our customers and communities. We are currently seeking a Cyber Security Intern to support our team, DOE Office of Legacy Management (DOE LM) sites.

JOB ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential job duties that are specific to the position.

1. Technical report writing and documentation

2. Provide information and systems security support supervised by other team members.

3. Analyze security logs and reports from firewalls and boundary protection devices to detect, investigate, and report on potential threats to system confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

4. Identify vulnerabilities that are applicable to systems and applications to assess their severity and urgency.

5. Work with other IT staff to track corrective action, resolution progress, and mitigation of vulnerabilities.

6. Conduct research on emerging cyber threats and threat actors to help develop and refine threat intelligence campaigns.

7. Assist in developing materials for security awareness programs.

8. Assist in troubleshooting and resolving issues with cybersecurity controls to ensure their effective operation.

9. Support operations and maintenance of cybersecurity toolsets.

10. Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
 

EDUCATION, LICENSE, CERTIFICATION, and EXPERIENCE

The minimum education, licenses, certifications (if any) and experience needed to perform the essential duties of this position.

Education: Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program pursuing a degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.

Experience: No experience required.

Licenses: Valid Driver’s License.

Certifications: No professional certification required.

US Citizenship: Yes

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

REQUIRED SCREENINGS

All items below must be listed on the job descriptions

1.Drug Screen

2.Physical Assessment (if applicable)

3.Background Check (Criminal, Civil, Educational, Previous Employment, etc.)

4.Driver Record Screen (for positions requiring on-the-job-driving)

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Job specific skills/abilities that employee needs to have to perform the duties/functions of their job.

1.Microsoft office including but not limited to Excel and Word

2.Basic understanding of computer networking concepts (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP)

3.Familiarity with multiple operating systems (Windows, Linux)

4.An interest in or exposure to scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) is a plus

5.Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Legacy Management Support (LMS) Organizational Core Values: One Team, One Mission

Successfully execute the LM mission safely through a disciplined culture of organizational excellence.

1.Safety – The foundation of everything we do.

2.Teamwork – Leading with trust, open communication, and collaboration.

3.Quality – Striving to exceed expectations.

4.Ownership – Each of us has the responsibility to contribute and be accountable.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Aligned with Fit-For-Duty evaluation requirements.

Physical Activities:

Low work:

Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.