Information Security Intern

Who you are

• This role is ideal for students pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field to gain meaningful experience in a security program that supports aerospace and defense operations
• Currently pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field
• Strong interest in information security, compliance, and risk management
• Foundational understanding of security principles, including authentication, access control, encryption, and network defense
• Familiarity with security tools and technologies such as SIEM, EDR, firewalls, or vulnerability scanners is a plus
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn new technologies and methodologies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail
• Coursework or project experience with security frameworks such as NIST, CIS, or ISO 27001
• Exposure to scripting or automation tools (e.g., Python, PowerShell)
• Familiarity with incident response or security operations workflows

What the job involves

• As an Information Security Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in the daily operations of a security program supporting a highly regulated, mission-critical environment. You will work alongside experienced security engineers and analysts on real projects involving security monitoring, policy implementation, vulnerability management, and compliance initiatives
• This internship is 12 weeks long from May/June through August/September 2027
• Assist with daily security monitoring activities, including alert triage, log review, and incident response tasks under supervision
• Participate in vulnerability management workflows, including scanning, report generation, and remediation tracking
• Support user access reviews, security control checks, and policy compliance activities
• Help implement and validate endpoint and network security controls (e.g., EDR, firewall rules, MFA policies) under the guidance of the security team
• Contribute to internal documentation including security procedures, playbooks, and compliance artifacts
• Participate in security awareness initiatives, training content development, and communication campaigns
• Assist with governance and risk assessments, including control validation and evidence collection for frameworks such as NIST 800-171 and CMMC
• Support audit readiness efforts by organizing documentation and assisting with internal security reviews

The application process

• Application Received
• Resume Review
• Intro Phone Interview
• Technical Phone Interview(s)
• Offer!

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision: Enjoy the best medical, dental and optical coverage money can buy. We've got you and your family covered for all eventualities
• Company Ownership: You’ll be contributing to Impulse's success, so you deserve to share in it. All full-time employees receive a meaningful equity allocation
• Flexible PTO Policy: We believe in work-life harmony more so than "balance". When you are happy & fulfilled outside of work, you will be more productive when you're in it. We offer generous PTO accrual to our full-time employees