Companies in this catalog do not charge applicants. Never send money to apply.
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 Compliance Internship Program was designed to provide exposure to private sector business as well as a flexible schedule to accommodate out-processing. Theinternship 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 Compliance Internship Program is designed to offer interns business and technical exposure to core elements of the cybersecurity discipline, including:
Audit servers, firewalls, and Microsoft 365 configuration
Develop monthly CMMC compliance report
Lead CMMC compliance, risk & security assessments
Manage development and sustainment of customer’s artifacts collection (evidentiary)
Manage development and sustainment of customer’s POA&M and SSP
Manage development and sustainment of organizational GRC (including policies, standards, procedures)
Manage development and sustainment of organizational security awareness programs (CUI Training, Insider Threat, Annual Awareness, Privileged User)
Manage the organization’s GRC toolkit
Manage the organization’s Incident Response Program
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:
Certified in Sec+, CCP, CCA or equivalent
Experience with NIST SP 800-171, SP 800-53, CSF, or RMF
Experience with Azure, GCC, GCC-High
Knowledgeable in firewalls, malware protection, and IPS
Knowledgeable in network vulnerability testing
Knowledgeable with encryption technologies (e.g., IPSec, SSL)
Knowledgeable with home office environments and Internet connectivity to enable remote work from home
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.
Salary: SkillBridge Originally posted on Himalayas