The IT/IA Intern will ensure implementation of security features for the detection of malicious code, viruses, and adversaries. Produces risk assessment reports and remediation recommendations. The contractor will also ensure the unit’s information systems follow DoD guidance. The intern may also support the supplier risk management lifecycle throughout all phases, and insider threat/risk programs.

The Information System Security Officer will ensure implementation of security features for the detection of malicious code, viruses, and

adversaries. Produces risk assessment reports and remediation recommendations. The contractor will also ensure the unit’s information

systems follow DoD guidance. The Cyber Security may also support the supplier risk management lifecycle throughout all phases, and

insider threat/risk programs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Works independently to achieve day-to-day objectives with significant impact on operational results or project deliverables.
• Communicates with ISSM and IT team members. Works to implement solution designs and/or processes.
• Coordinate with personnel on system security compliance and Information System Authority to Operate.
• Conducts periodic reviews to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Notify organization when changes occur that might affect IS authorization
• Assessing system security threats/risks.
• Validating system security requirements definitions and analysis.
• Support assessment and authorization process as needed.
• Tracks security incidents and may be required to investigate, document, report, and provide future protective and corrective measures in response to such incidents.
   

Basic Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelors degree program for information technology or related field
• Must be a US citizen
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph clearance.

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Original Posting:

March 26, 2026

Pay Range:

Pay Range $48,100.00 - $86,950.00

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.