Internships in Cybersecurity and Information...

• Must be a full-time student pursuing an accredited degree program in a Cybersecurity, Information Security, or related disciplines.

• Must continue to be enrolled the semester following the internship.

• Foundational knowledge in cybersecurity and/or information security methodologies, frameworks, tools and/or programming languages.

• Must have sustained excellence in academic performance.

• This position has an on-site requirement of 3 days a week minimum.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience having applied cybersecurity or information security learning in an internship, research, or lab setting.

• Proficiency using cybersecurity and/or information security methodologies, frameworks, tools and/or programming languages.

• Familiarity with cybersecurity operations and/or the development of cyber policies.

• Proven ability to work independently.

• Demonstrated interest in serving the public through previous work experience, volunteer activities, or other relevant engagements.

Clearance: In addition to passing MITRE’s employment background check, you may be submitted for a U.S. Government Security clearance . This is determined by the Department of Defense’s adjudicative guidelines for receiving a clearance, to include U.S. citizenship . Other jobs may require vetting for various levels of agency public trust, fitness, suitability, controlled access, and special programs access determination consistent with the work program to which you are assigned.

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