Do you want to learn more about Vulnerability Management in an exciting fast paced and friendly environment?  

The Leidos Vulnerability Management Program is looking for the right candidate that will participate as a summer Intern and will be introduced to Vulnerability Management, which will include:

Discovering and detecting vulnerabilities

Assessing and prioritizing vulnerability remediation

Working with system owners for vulnerability remediation

Building reports, custom integrations, and dashboards

Participate in Vulnerability Management discussions with various teams

Learn and use several vulnerability applications and tools

Learn and use automation and scripting platforms for various projects

There is so much more to a career in cybersecurity than the stereo typical images of hackers and overworked IT professionals. Our mission at Leidos is to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through information technology. 

Come join us for a rewarding experience alongside talented cyber professionals who can help you achieve your career goals!

Primary Responsibilities

Lead a start-to-finish project ending with a presentation as part of the internship

Work under supervision and direction of senior members of the Vulnerability Management Program

Participate in the assessment and prioritization of vulnerabilities identified in the environment

Assisting with the design and implementing of dashboards and data visualizations for system owners.

Identifying, designing, and driving automation projects for vulnerability management tasks

Monitoring threat intelligence feeds to identify and triage new threats and vulnerabilities

Work with the Vulnerability and Configuration Scanning to identify and prioritize remediation of security flaws and vulnerabilities in systems, network devices, websites, and source code

Opportunity to work with our Internal Penetration Testing/Red Team on engagements; if desired

Interface with cross-functional teams to participate in security projects and initiatives

Basic Qualifications

Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or other related degree, and have completed at least three years of an undergraduate curriculum and maintained a minimum 3.0.

Basic understanding of computer networks, systems, and how to identify vulnerabilities

Organized and self-directed

Willingness to work as part of a team

Ability to quickly acquire new knowledge and skills through on-the-job training and self-directed learning, including researching

Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects at the same time

This is a Teleworking (Remote) Position

Preferred Qualifications 

Experience with any vulnerability scanning tools

Knowledge of OWASP Top 10

Knowledge of NIST frameworks

Any Professional Certifications

Any programming knowledge

Experience with one or more of the major cloud computing environments

Experience with vulnerability management scoring methodologies

Experience with application security frameworks

Original Posting Date:2025-01-24

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:Pay Range $46,800.00 - $84,600.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.