Information Security Systems Engineer Intern

Job Title: Information System Security Engineering Intern (Information System Security)

Job Location: Waco, TX

Co op terms: September 2025 - June 2026

Job Description:

We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Cybersecurity Engineering Intern. This role offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in Cybersecurity Engineering, with a focus on the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) Process. This internship provides a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience with the RMF process used throughout the DoD. If you are a proactive and detail-oriented individual with a passion for cybersecurity, we encourage you to apply and join our team in safeguarding our systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Cybersecurity Requirements: Collaborate with ISSEs to identify protection needs for systems, software, and networks. Document security controls/requirements for inclusion in the system requirements specifications.
• Support Cybersecurity Design: Assist system engineers in overarching system design with a focus on cybersecurity.
• Support Creation of Cybersecurity Body of Evidence: Create and review System Security Plans (SSPs), System/Security Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Network and Dataflow Drawings.
• Support Cybersecurity Verification/Test: Verify security control implementation through development and execution of Cybersecurity Test Plans/Procedures and use of System Scanning Tools.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in a related field (e.g., Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline).

Preferred Skills:

• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.