What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cybersecurity Intern position at MANTECH?
MANTECH seeks enthusiastic and talented Cybersecurity Interns for our fast-paced Cybersecurity and System Engineering Operations Center in Fairmont, WV.
In this role, our interns will protect critical networks and systems from cyber threats in collaboration with a dynamic team while gaining exposure to a variety of cybersecurity disciplines.
All work is onsite in Fairmont, WV. Candidates must have an active Top Secret clearance or be a US Citizen eligible for a Top Secret clearance.
Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To
In this role, our interns will protect critical networks and systems from cyber threats in collaboration with a dynamic team while gaining exposure to a variety of cybersecurity disciplines.
All work is onsite in Fairmont, WV. Candidates must have an active Top Secret clearance or be a US Citizen eligible for a Top Secret clearance.
Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To
- Alert Monitoring and Analysis: Monitor security information and event management (SIEM) tools to detect and analyze potential security incidents.
- Intrusion Analysis: Investigate and analyze network traffic and system logs to identify signs of malicious activity.
- Incident Response Support: Assist the incident response team with containing, eradicating, and recovering from cyber incidents.
- Systems and Network Administration: Learn and support the administration of Linux and Windows systems and network devices.
- Security Tool Support: Help manage and maintain various cybersecurity tools and platforms.
- U.S. Citizen with an active US Top Secret clearance or eligible to obtain a Top Secret clearance
- Current full-time student pursuing a BS/MS in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity or a related field with a projected expected graduation date after December 2026
- Demonstrated interest in Cybersecurity as seen in academic projects, positions or extracurricular activities
- Demonstrated academic or professional experience tackling complex technical challenges
- Active Top Secret clearance
- Able to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Incudes working in government tactical labs, ships and sites.
- Frequently communicates with co-workers, management and customers, which may involve delivering presentations.