MITRE

About the Company

The MITRE Corporation is working to solve some of the nation’s biggest challenges in defense, cybersecurity, healthcare, homeland security, the judiciary and transportation. MITRE is a not-for-profit corporation committed to the public interest, operating federally funded R&D centers on behalf of U.S. government sponsors. To learn more, visit www.mitre.org.

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Company Name

MITRE

Job Title

Internships in Cybersecurity and Information Security

Job Description

Job Title: Cybersecurity & Information Security Intern Role Summary: A full‑time internship providing hands‑on experience across adversary emulation, threat intelligence, forensics, IoT security, policy development, and secure system architecture. Interns collaborate with senior staff on real‑world cyber challenges while advancing technical and analytical skills. Expectations: • Full‑time commitment during internship period. • Continued enrollment in a semester after internship start. • Maintain academic excellence. • Ability to work independently, communicate progress, and meet project deadlines. • U.S. citizenship; prepared for a U.S. Government security clearance if required. Key Responsibilities: • Assist in planning and executing adversary emulation and deception exercises. • Support cyber threat intelligence gathering, analysis, and reporting. • Conduct basic cyber forensics investigations and reverse engineering tasks. • Participate in the design and testing of IoT and mobile device security controls. • Contribute to policy drafting and operational response planning. • Document findings, prepare technical briefs, and present results to stakeholders. Required Skills: • Foundational knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, tools, and programming languages. • Analytical and problem‑solving abilities. • Proficiency with at least one programming language (e.g., Python, C/C++). • Familiarity with security operations, incident response, or policy development. • Strong written and verbal communication. • Independent, self‑motivated work style. Required Education & Certifications: • Current full‑time student enrolled in an accredited program in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, or related field. • Consistent academic performance (GPA requirement not specified but demonstrated excellence required). • U.S. citizenship for eligibility to obtain a security clearance; no specific certifications required but relevant coursework or labs beneficial.

San diego, United states

On site

14-11-2025