• Cyber Security Intern

    Northrop Grumman (Colorado Springs, CO)


    Northrop Grumman is a space pioneer, supporting government, civil and commercial customers in solving their biggest challenges. Our forward-leaning, innovative spirit is backed by a legacy of expertise that began at the dawn of the space age. Our mission experience in space runs deep, we know our customers well, and our capabilities are unmatched. This is what allows us to provide reliable, agile and affordable space solutions to best serve our customers.

     

    From defending freedom to advancing human discovery, we are defining what is possible in space every day.

     

    An internship at Northrop Grumman is unique. Sure, you’ll learn new skills, explore our enterprise, network with experts, connect with thought leaders, and finish with a resume that opens doors. But you’ll gain something even more valuable: pride in what you’ve done. Join us and launch your career. We’ll support you with training, employee resource groups, and our shared vision of global security.

     

    Northrop Grumman is seeking Cyber Security intern for an internship opportunity. This position will be located at our Space sector in Colorado Springs, CO.

     

    The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Missile Defense Systems.

     

    Roles and Responsibilities

     

    Selected candidate will be paired with more experienced Cyber engineers in performing cyber security system lifecycle tasks including: requirements engineering, capability design, product development, product integration, and testing activities

    Basic Qualifications

    A candidate must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

    + Be a student who is enrolled full-time and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited college/university and will be enrolled full time in Fall 2026

    + Be majoring in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math)

    + Be available to work full-time (40 hours per week) for at least 10 weeks during **summer 2026.**

    + Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)

    + Knowledge of scripting and configuration management

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher

    + Familiarity with STIGs and NIST standards

    + Familiarity with Security Controls

    Intern Pay Range:

    Bachelor’s: $16.75 to $30.50 per hour

     

    Master’s: $24.50 to $38.50 per hour

     

    At Northrop Grumman, our internship pay rates are standardized and take into account three main factors: the anticipated graduation date of the individual, the cost of labor of the geographic location, and whether the internship is considered technical or administrative.

     

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