Summer 2026 Cybersecurity Analyst Intern

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Job Description
 

Summary

The Digital Business Technology (DBT) Junior Cybersecurity Analyst Intern has the opportunity to work with and be mentored by technology specialists in conducting cybersecurity analyst operational tasks in support of cybersecurity services for the enterprise. 

Position responsibilities

• Assist with cybersecurity day to day operations.  Conduct case reviews in support of incident response and security incident tickets.
• Perform security analysis during documentation reviews to validate company policies, procedures, and requirement are met.
• Work as a part of an IT project to configure, harden, deploy, and maintain secure information systems.
• Assists the development of solutions to problems of unusual complexity which require a moderate degree of ingenuity, creativity, and innovation.
• Assist in conducting risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risk, and protection needs.
• Ensure that Service level agreements (SLA) are met for all cybersecurity operations within the enterprise.
• Supports Cyber teams’ efforts towards vulnerability management, triaging alerts, and cyber incident management.
• Assist in educating, monitoring, and training personnel in safe work procedures.
• Focuses on teamwork and puts the success of the team above one's own interests.
• Works on assignments that are routine in nature, requiring limited judgment.
• Receives detailed instructions on all work under close supervision.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience):

• Currently enrolled and working on a 4-year degree in a related field (Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science.)
• 0 – 1 year of experience in a related field with experience working with technology related systems
• 3.0 GPA or higher preferred 

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies:

• Current or pursuing cybersecurity certifications in any of Microsoft, AWS, CompTIA, ISC2, SANs, etc., preferred
• Demonstrates competency in researching and applying DBT compliance regulations to site operations.
• Maintain a level of competence in DBT regulatory compliance.
• Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in an office environment.
• Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard.

Special Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required.

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits:  AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.  For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit:  http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply.  NO agencies please.

Who We Are

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems.  Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

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