AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

As a SkillBridge Cyber/IT Security Intern with AMERICAN SYSTEMS you will have the opportunity to do the following. We have availability to bring on an intern starting in October 2025.

• Conduct periodic system assessments to ensure compliance with system authorization.
• Review & maintain RMF certification & accreditation packages.
• Conduct security assessments & design, develop, & implement appropriate security controls and assess effectiveness.
• Install, administer, & troubleshoot network security solutions.
• Configure & support security tools, such as firewalls & anti-virus software.
• Perform vulnerability scans & enforce remediation actions.
• Employ log monitoring, network traffic analysis, & implementing IDS & IPS.
• Provide timely detection, identification, & alert of possible attacks/intrusions, anomalous activities, & misuse activities & distinguish these from benign activities.
• Operate Security Information & Event Management (SIEM) technology; collect & analyze log & event data; & detect, alert, & report on potential security threats or incidents.
• Respond to security incidents, including computer security breaches & viruses.
• Apply cyber threat intelligence to address malware threats, phishing campaigns, & APTs.
• Use cyber defense tools & collect data to analyze events & mitigate threats.

• REQUIRED: Candidates must be eligible to participate in a SkillBridge program. If you are unsure if you are eligible, please speak with your Unit Commander or Transition Coordinator. 
• Must have 180 days of military service or fewer remaining prior to your date of discharge and have at least 180 continuous days of active military service (as defined by the DOD SkillBridge eligibility requirements)
• Must have approval from your Unit Commander to participate in a SkillBridge program (as defined by the DOD SkillBridge eligibility requirements)
• Top Secret/SCI Clearance required

Many of the training, experience, and skills you’ve developed in the military will be an excellent transfer to Cyber/IT Security, and we welcome all who are interested in making an impact through our internship. Below are just some of the skills and abilities we are looking for in a SkillBridge Intern.

• Adaptability, flexibility, and stress tolerance
• Analytical thinking
• Assessing and evaluating
• Attention to detail
• Auditing and information processing
• Collaborating and teamwork
• Communication
• Critical thinking and decision making
• Documenting & reporting
• Incident response
• Investigating & researching
• Problem solving
• Risk assessment

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $43,200.00/Yr. - USD $72,100.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

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