Information Security Intern (Summer 2027)

Join Impulse, a leading aerospace and defense company, as an Information Security Intern for the summer of 2027. This 12-week internship will provide you with 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.

Responsibilities

• Assister aux activités de surveillance de la sécurité, y compris le triage des alertes, la révision des journaux et les tâches de réponse aux incidents sous supervision.
• Participer aux flux de travail de gestion des vulnérabilités, y compris le scan, la génération de rapports et le suivi des remédiations.
• Contribuer à la documentation interne, y compris les procédures de sécurité, les playbooks et les artefacts de conformité.

Requirements

• 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 written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn new technologies and methodologies
• Foundational understanding of security principles, including authentication, access control, encryption, and network defense
• Strong interest in information security, compliance, and risk management
• Familiarity with incident response or security operations workflows
• Exposure to scripting or automation tools (e.g., Python, PowerShell)

Preferred

• Familiarity with security tools and technologies such as SIEM, EDR, firewalls, or vulnerability scanners is a plus
• Coursework or project experience with security frameworks such as NIST, CIS, or ISO 27001