Job Type: Full time
Type of Requisition:RegularClearance Level Must Currently Possess:NoneClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:Top Secret SCI + PolygraphPublic Trust/Other Required:NoneJob Family:InternsJob Qualifications:Skills:Cybersecurity, Data Manipulation, SIEM ToolsCertifications:NoneExperience:0 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required:YesJob Description:​GDIT Summer Internship Program – Summer 2025 Cybersecurity Associate InternshipSponsorship is not available for this role.At GDIT, our people are our business. We pride ourselves on the work our innovators do to support and secure some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the world. We wouldn't be successful without our ability to attract new talent to join our team.What sets a GDIT internship experience apart from other organizations in the industry?GDIT's Summer Internship Program is designed with you in mind!  Our internship provides you the opportunity to be a part of a collaborative team that is helping to solve our clients' most challenging matters. Throughout GDIT's 10-week Summer Internship Program, you will have the opportunity to do the following:  Work side-by-side with GDIT professionals delivering work for clients.   Collaborate with a team of peers to research and propose solutions to a current business challenge.   Participate in a mentoring circle led by an early career champion.Interact with GDIT leaders.  Participate in professional development.How You'll Make this Internship Opportunity Your OwnOur Cyber Security Summer Internship will help ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of all data and systems across GDIT or client organizations. The ideal intern will have knowledge of computer languages and their applications to enable a system to perform specific functions.  You'll also have an interest in understanding the principles, methods, and tools for evaluating information systems security features against a set of specified security requirements. You will work with analysts to understand business processes and promoting data integrity. You will have the opportunity to develop consulting skills, gather and research data, develop analysis as well as contribute to the creation of deliverables. What You'll Need to Deliver Your Best Every DayDemonstrated decision-making skills.Experience working in a collaborative team environment.Nimble mindset and genuine intellectual curiosityIntuitiveness with an ability to identify and solve complex problems related to rapidly changing technology.  Ability to effectively articulate technical challenges and solutionsBasic understanding of Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams)The Must-HavesCurrently enrolled in an associate's, bachelor's or master's degree program in computer science, IT, engineering, or other STEM field from a United States-based college or university.  What you Offer as a Stand-Out CandidatePursuing a certification in the field of cyber security (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CISSP, Information Assurance, or Certified Ethical Hacker)Basic knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used in engineering, information systems, and related technical support.Basic knowledge of related hardware and softwareBasic understanding of data manipulation of Indicators of Compromise (IOC's)Basic understanding of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)Basic understanding of Vulnerability Management (Vulnerability Scanning and Patching)Basic understanding of Information AssuranceGDIT interns are paid and full-time (40 hours/week) for 10 consecutive weeks. Applicants should have a minimum of one semester remaining in their studies after their internship concludes. Take the first step and apply today!Note: We receive a high volume of applications and review them on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Our goal is to follow up with you within two weeks of your application.#GDITInternshipThe likely hourly rate for this position is between $24.65 - $33.35. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.Scheduled Weekly Hours:40Travel Required:NoneTelecommuting Options:OnsiteWork Location:USA VA SpringfieldAdditional Work Locations:Total Rewards at GDIT:Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans