Information Security Intern
Posted 15 Sep 2026
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- Individual contributor
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Field of studyComputer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
For more than 50 years, ENSCO has been providing leading-edge engineering, science and advanced technology solutions to governments and private industries worldwide.
ENSCO prides itself in creating and applying advanced technologies for mission success. We provide systems engineering, integration, and advanced technology services to transform the future safety, security, and resiliency of critical missions on the ground, in the air, in space, and in the information systems that connect these domains.
Position Description
ENSCO is seeking an Information Security Intern to support day-to-day cybersecurity operations. The role will primarily assist with internal SOC activities as ENSCO expands its in-house monitoring and response capabilities, while also supporting compliance, vulnerability management, security tickets, general InfoSec operations, and IT Help Desk activities as needed.
Responsibilities
- Assist with Tier 1 SOC alert monitoring, triage, documentation, and escalation.
- Support security incident and phishing investigations.
- Assist with vulnerability tracking and remediation follow-up.
- Work InfoSec help desk and security-related tickets.
- Provide support to the IT Help Desk as necessary, including basic troubleshooting, user support, and ticket resolution.
- Support CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, and other compliance activities, including evidence collection and documentation.
- Help maintain security procedures, playbooks, reports, and operational documentation.
- Support general cybersecurity projects and day-to-day InfoSec operations.
Qualifications Required:
- Pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Basic understanding of networking, Windows, cybersecurity, and incident response concepts.
- Strong analytical, communication, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive information appropriately.
Qualifications Desired:
- Exposure to Splunk/SIEM, EDR, Microsoft 365/Entra ID, Tenable, CMMC/NIST frameworks, and/or PowerShell/Python
- CompTIA Security+.
Required Certifications: None
U.S. Citizenship Required: Yes
Security Clearance Required: None
Employment Type: Intern
7 Year Pre-Employment
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