Title:

Information Security Intern

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Around here, we define the future. We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. We all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely by supporting the science that informs decision makers and protects Earth.

Education:   Working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Math, or equivalent.

Experience:  Two years minimum of college/university-level coursework in information security.

Must have three years of continuous residency in the U.S. for issuance of a Government Security credential

Position Summary:  This unique opportunity is open to juniors, seniors, and graduate students pursuing a career in information security. This summer internship opportunity will provide the applicant entry-level information security experience with progressing responsibility and experience.  The work, in information assurance, system compliance, continuous data monitoring, or maintaining/enhancing overall Center security posture, will be hands-on support of the various missions of the EROS (Earth Resources Observation and Science) Center (http://eros.usgs.gov/), located near Sioux Falls, South Dakota.   The purpose of this position is designed so that the student will have the opportunity to apply principles and theories learned in the classroom, gain new skills, explore a career path and be supervised and mentored by a professional in their field. This position holds potential to grow into full-time employment upon graduation, pending project funding.

Core Responsibilities: 

The Information Security Intern is responsible for helping perform the following --

Assists with investigating virus and malware alerts to determine origin and frequencyAssists with researching information security solutions for SIEM, IEM, etc.Assists with testing multi factor and encryption technologiesAssists with reviewing security log filesAttend department meetings to discuss security issues and solutionsAssists with other information security related dutiesCommunicate and coordinate activities and technical status with the assigned mentorParticipate in peer reviewsEnsure proper process is followed and documentation is properly maintainedPerform studies or analysis problems

Required Skills:

Basic information security / information systems methodology knowledgeSecurity control standardsAbility to work independently as well as part of a teamExcellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills

Desired Skills:

Unix/Linux knowledgeScripting knowledgeWillingness to learn

The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a national agency check and background investigation after hire to obtain a badge for facility access and user accounts.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Three years of continuous residency in the U.S. for issuance of a Government Security credentialThe candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a national agency check and background investigation after hire to obtain a badge for government facility access and user account

KBR partners with several other companies to fulfill its requirements as a government contractor. The selected subcontracting companies align their benefits as closely as possible to those above.

KBR Benefits​

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule.  We support career advancement through professional training and development.​

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Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

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KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.