Cybersecurity Engineer Intern
Summer 2026
Posted on 9/19/2025

Sierra Nevada Coporation
No salary listed
Sparks, NV, USA
In Person
Responsibilities
- Assist in designing, implementing, and maintaining data pipelines for efficient data collection, processing, and storage
- Collaborate with the team to integrate data engineering solutions that enhance security monitoring threat detection capabilities
- Support the development and deployment of machine learning models and AI algorithms to improve platform performance and security insights
- Participate in the automation of deployment processes, monitoring, and maintenance tasks to ensure high availability and reliability of platforms
- Contribute to the troubleshooting and resolution of technical issues related to data processing, platform performance, and security vulnerabilities
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new features and improvements
- Document processes, configurations, and workflows to support knowledge sharing and team efficiency
Qualifications You Must Have:
- Must be a Sophomore, Junior or Senior in college or technical school, with at least 6 months until graduation after end of internship
- Currently pursuing a BS in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Engineering, or related field
- The ability to maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required
- Basic understanding of data engineering concepts, including data pipelines, ETL processes, and data management
- Exposure to DevOps tools and practices such as CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or SQL
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Strong skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio
- Ability to work in a highly collaborative team environment
- Strong organization skills and work ethic; detail oriented
Qualifications We Prefer:
- Familiarity with cybersecurity principles and practices
- Experience with cybersecurity tools and frameworks
- Knowledge of machine learning and AI techniques
- Hands-on experience with version control systems (e.g. GIT)
This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.
SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!
SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

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