Job Description
Join CyberGuard Solutions' elite cybersecurity team as a Night Shift IT Security Intern! This unique opportunity combines hands-on experience with academic advancement, offering paid night shift work while earning college credit. Protect critical digital infrastructure during high-impact overnight hours in our state-of-the-art Virginia Beach operations center. You'll work alongside CISSP-certified professionals on real-world threat detection, vulnerability assessments, and incident response protocols. This immersive 12-week program includes dedicated mentorship, specialized training modules, and direct exposure to Fortune 500 security frameworks. Perfect for ambitious students seeking to build their cybersecurity portfolio while maintaining flexible daytime schedules.
Why You'll Love This Role:
• Earn academic credit while gaining resume-worthy experience
• Night shift schedule (10 PM - 6 AM) with weekend rotation flexibility
• Access to cutting-edge security tools and threat intelligence platforms
• Potential for full-time conversion upon program completion
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze security alerts using SIEM platforms during overnight hours
- Conduct vulnerability scans and penetration testing on client networks
- Document security incidents and assist with forensic investigations
- Implement firewall configurations and access control policies
- Collaborate with global security teams during critical incident responses
- Perform log analysis and threat hunting in production environments
- Develop security automation scripts for routine tasks
- Participate in quarterly security audits and compliance reviews
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related degree
- Minimum 3.0 GPA with completion of networking fundamentals course
- Familiarity with Linux/Windows command-line interfaces
- Basic understanding of TCP/IP networking concepts
- Ability to work independently during overnight shifts
- Strong problem-solving skills under pressure
- Availability for 20-25 hours/week (night shift + weekend rotation)
- Valid driver's license for occasional off-site client visits