[Hiring] Cyber Security Intern @COMTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Role Description

The Cybersecurity Internship is designed to provide hands-on exposure to day-to-day security operations within a modern enterprise environment. Interns will work closely with Information Security and Information Technology teams to strengthen technical skills, gain operational experience, and contribute to protecting the organization’s digital assets.

• Assist with monitoring alerts and logging to identify potential threats
• Support threat intelligence collection and analysis to help detect emerging cyber risks
• Participate in incident triage and response activities, including evidence collection and documentation
• Assist with vulnerability scanning, reporting, and remediation tracking across enterprise systems
• Explore the use of generative AI tools for cyber defense, automation, documentation enhancement, or workflow enhancements
• Participate in team meetings, training, and assist with documentation/process updates
• Assist with system hardening, patch validation, account reviews, and CMMC related artifact gathering
• Participate in cross-departmental projects and process improvement initiatives as available

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree or certificate in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of networking, security principles, and operating systems
• Curiosity and a willingness to learn
• Interest in cyber defense, AI-assisted security, and emerging threat landscapes
• Exposure to scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell, a plus

Benefits

• This position requires compliance with Comtech’s Drug-Free Workplace Program
• Candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire
• Employees may be subject to random, reasonable suspicion, and post-incident testing
• Illegal drug use — including marijuana, regardless of state law — is disqualifying under federal adjudicative guidelines and DoD DFARS requirements
• The pay range reflects the expected base salary for this position. Final compensation will be based on role, level, skills, experience, and geographic location
• Comtech Telecommunications Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
• Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law