About the role#
This is an intern-level position within the Austal USA Chief Information Technology Office. Under close supervision, you will support assigned cybersecurity projects and learn professional practices across security operations, vulnerability management, identity and access management, and incident response. You will receive Director-level mentorship, manage an assigned project for the duration of your internship, and have shadowing opportunities at the manager, director, and VP levels.
What you'll do#
- Monitor and review security alerts, dashboards, and reports using approved tools.
- Support vulnerability management, including data collection, validation, and remediation tracking.
- Assist with identity and access management tasks like access reviews and account validation.
- Gather and organize information for risk assessments, compliance reviews, and security audits.
- Participate in incident response preparation and support.
- Help with security awareness initiatives by preparing training materials and metrics.
- Automate routine tasks using approved scripting or data-analysis methods.
- Research cybersecurity threats and defensive practices, summarizing findings for various audiences.
- Create technical documentation, process notes, and project status updates.
- Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to manage project dependencies.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Digital Forensics, Data Science, or a related field.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Rising junior, senior, or graduate student status is preferred.
- Foundational knowledge of concepts like authentication, authorization, least privilege, and risk management.
- Exposure to cybersecurity tools or technologies through coursework, projects, or labs.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive information while working in a professional team.
- Genuine interest in pursuing a cybersecurity career at Austal USA.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Proof of US Citizenship Status.
- Ability to pass a drug screen and background check.
Location & details#
- Location: Mobile, Alabama.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Physical Requirements: You must be able to tour all vessels and work sites, climb stairs and ramps, and bend, squat, or crawl. You must be able to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs occasionally and 20 lbs frequently.
- Safety: You must comply with all company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations.
About Austal USA
Austal USA is a ship manufacturer founded in 1999. Based in Mobile, Alabama, the company produces both aluminum and steel vessels for the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard. It operates additional service centers in San Diego and Singapore, along with a technology center in Virginia. The workforce consists of 1,001 to 5,000 employees who utilize lean manufacturing principles to build ships.
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