Technical Intern - Cyber Security

TECHNICAL INTERN - CYBER SECURITY

Concurrent Technologies Corporation

Johnstown, PA

Minimum Clearance Required: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Employee Background Check Required

This internship involves hands-on technical work with a developing focus on cybersecurity. Interns apply intermediate technical knowledge, collaborate closely with project teams, and contribute to the design, implementation, and support of cybersecurity solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own or lead well-scoped tasks within larger projects, including design, implementation, testing, and documentation of technical solutions.
• Contribute to containerized application development, multi-cloud or hybrid deployments, and advanced integration initiatives using DevOps/DevSecOps practices.
• Support advanced cybersecurity activities such as detailed vulnerability assessments, development of security playbooks, and analysis of security events and logs.
• Assist in evaluating new tools, technologies, or architectures and provide input on their applicability and implementation approach.
• Provide informal mentoring or support to more junior interns by sharing knowledge, demonstrating tools, and reviewing basic work products when appropriate.

Manager Defined Field:

• Support the Cybersecurity team in monitoring security tools (e.g., SIEM, vulnerability scanners, endpoint protection) to identify, log, and escalate potential threats in accordance with established procedures.
• Assist in documenting the current cybersecurity and network architectures, including asset inventories, data flows, and security control implementations, to support audits, assessments, and system accreditation activities.
• Participate in the execution and documentation of vulnerability assessments and security testing (e.g., scanning, configuration reviews), including tracking findings through remediation and retest.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of cybersecurity runbooks, standard operating procedures, and incident response playbooks tailored to specific systems, applications, and environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., IT, network engineering, system administrators) to verify that security requirements are incorporated into system changes, upgrades, and new deployments.

Required Qualifications:

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate degree program in Engineering, MIS/IT, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related technical field as a 4th Year/Senior.
• Demonstrated experience (coursework, significant projects, or prior internships) in one or more areas such as software/web development, cloud services, DevOps, cybersecurity, or IT operations.
• Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language and familiarity with modern development tools and practices (e.g., Git, CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks).
• Working knowledge of networks, operating systems, and security fundamentals, with ability to apply this knowledge to real-world scenarios.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior internship(s) or significant project work in a relevant technical domain (e.g., cloud, cybersecurity, DevOps, application development, or IT support).
• Experience working in agile or iterative development environments.
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., Security+, Network+, cloud provider certifications, or other technical credentials).
• Demonstrated leadership in academic, project, or work settings (e.g., team lead, project lead, club officer).

Why CTC?

• Our teams at CTC are passionate and thrive on collaboration in a team environment.
• When we encounter a difficult problem, we have a variety of talented and diverse employees that work together to solve the toughest challenges.
• Although our work at CTC is extremely important, we also recognize the need for our employees to maintain a proper mix of work and personal life.
• Visit www.ctc.com to learn more.

Join us! CTC offers exceptional career growth, cutting edge technology, educational opportunities, and recognition for quality work.

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Staffing Requisition: SR# 2026-0155

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”