Compliance Intern (TX and AK) - SkillBridge (Military Only)

InfoDefense is hiring a Compliance Intern through the SkillBridge program. The role is open to personnel transitioning out of the military who want to move into cybersecurity. It is a remote internship that runs at least 90 days, with a focus on CMMC compliance work for Department of Defense contractors.

Candidates must live in or near Dallas, TX, or Anchorage, AK, or be willing to relocate if offered a permanent position.

What you will do

The internship is built to give you business and technical exposure to core parts of the cybersecurity field. Your work will include:

• Audit servers, firewalls, and Microsoft 365 configuration
• Develop the monthly CMMC compliance report
• Lead CMMC compliance, risk and security assessments
• Manage development and sustainment of the customer's evidentiary artifact collection
• Manage development and sustainment of the customer's POA&M and SSP
• Manage development and sustainment of organizational GRC, including policies, standards, and procedures
• Manage development and sustainment of security awareness programs, including CUI Training, Insider Threat, Annual Awareness, and Privileged User
• Manage the organization's GRC toolkit
• Manage the organization's Incident Response Program

You will also take part in industry-related activities and customer meetings, and you will write three 1,000-word articles or blogs on cybersecurity topics.

What they are looking for

InfoDefense wants someone who learns quickly, has a good attitude, and has a strong work ethic. To be considered, you must be currently serving in the United States military, be eligible for the SkillBridge program, and be seeking an associate, bachelor's, or master's degree in cybersecurity, computer engineering, or a related discipline. You also need exposure to core information security functions such as network and application vulnerability testing, role-based access control (RBAC), security information and event management, or computer incident management.

You should be proficient in Linux and Windows, have at least two years of information technology experience, and have exposure to three or more of the following:

• Certified in Sec+, CCP, CCA, or equivalent
• Experience with NIST SP 800-171, SP 800-53, CSF, or RMF
• Experience with Azure, GCC, GCC-High
• Knowledge of firewalls, malware protection, and IPS
• Knowledge of network vulnerability testing
• Knowledge of encryption technologies such as IPSec and SSL
• Knowledge of home office environments and internet connectivity for remote work

Requirements and logistics

All candidates must pass a background check before starting and must be approved for the program by a commanding officer. The internship lasts a minimum of 90 days and offers a flexible schedule to accommodate out-processing.

Interns receive a laptop, docking station, monitors, keyboard and mouse, camera, and headset for remote work. Most hands-on instruction and on-the-job training is delivered through Microsoft Teams, though there may be opportunities to interact on-site. You must have a home office environment and enough internet connectivity to work remotely.

Interns are expected to perform the skills described in the training with minimal assistance. Evaluations are marked either Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.

About InfoDefense

InfoDefense is a turn-key cybersecurity solutions provider offering information protection, network security, system security, identity and access management, and IT governance, risk, and compliance. The company focuses on Department of Defense contractors with CMMC compliance requirements and has also served financial services, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, and government customers since 2001. It is headquartered in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area and is an equal opportunity employer.