IT Security Intern

Job Description:

The IT Cybersecurity organization protects L3Harris Intellectual Property, brand identity and employees from cyber threats that could disrupt business or harm the company‡s reputation. We rely on highly skilled experts, the latest tools and techniques and current industry intelligence to create a comprehensive risk mitigation strategy that defends against attackers, shapes emerging security requirements and ensures compliance with all privacy laws and government regulations.

The IT Cybersecurity organization in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Summer 2024 IT Security Intern. In this role you will safeguard the corporation against unauthorized infiltration, modification, destruction or disclosure. You will also provide technical and hands-on assistance with the design, implementation and operations of platforms and tools used by the Security Operations Center (SOC) and Incident Response Team (IRT).

Job Responsibilities:

Monitor the environment for suspicious and malicious activity using Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) toolsets
Document security events and incidents within internal ticketing system
Analyze cyber threat intelligence reports
Investigate suspicious email submissions
Assist in implementing, operating and maintaining mission critical cybersecurity tools
Qualifications:

Pursuing a degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology, Computer Science or related field
GPA of 3.0 or greater
Preferred Qualifications:

Strong interest in IT Security
Ability to communicate ideas in both a technical and user-friendly language
Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail
Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills, with ability to make decisions in a high-pressure environment
Familiarity to scripting languages such as Python and PowerShell
Exposure to cybersecurity tools such as Security Information and Event Managers (SIEM), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Network Security Monitoring (NSM), Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR)
Exposure to REST APIs and microservices, CI/CD concepts, Git, Docker, and cloud providers
Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.