Cybersecurity Intern

General information

Requisition # R64212 Locations USA-WV-Fairmont Posting Date 11/17/2025 Security Clearance Required Top Secret Remote Type Onsite Time Type Part time

Description & Requirements

Transform the future of federal services with MANTECH! Join a vibrant, energetic team committed to enhancing national security and public services through innovative tech. Since 1968, we’ve partnered with Federal Civilian sectors to deliver impactful solutions. Engage in exciting projects in Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and more. Ignite your career and drive change. Your journey starts now—innovate and excel with MANTECH!

MANTECH seeks enthusiastic and talented Summer 2026 Cybersecurity Interns for our fast-paced Cybersecurity and System Engineering Operations Center in Fairmont, WV. 

In this role, our interns will protect critical networks and systems from cyber threats in collaboration with a dynamic team while gaining exposure to a variety of cybersecurity disciplines.  
 

All work is onsite in Fairmont, WV.  Relocation support is not provided. This is a Summer 2026 Internship opportunity.

Candidates must have an active Top Secret clearance or be a US Citizen eligible for a Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Alert Monitoring and Analysis: Monitor security information and event management (SIEM) tools to detect and analyze potential security incidents.
• Intrusion Analysis: Investigate and analyze network traffic and system logs to identify signs of malicious activity.
• Incident Response Support: Assist the incident response team with containing, eradicating, and recovering from cyber incidents.
• Systems and Network Administration: Learn and support the administration of Linux and Windows systems and network devices.
• Security Tool Support: Help manage and maintain various cybersecurity tools and platforms.
• Available to work on site in Fairmont, WV during Summer of 2026

Minimum Requirements:

• U.S. Citizen with an active US Top Secret clearance or eligible to obtain a Top Secret clearance
• Available to work full-time on site in Fairmont, WV during Summer 2026
• Current full-time student pursuing a BS/MS in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity or a related field with a projected expected graduation date after December 2026
• Demonstrated interest in Cybersecurity as seen in academic projects, positions or extracurricular activities
• Demonstrated academic or professional experience tackling complex technical challenges 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret clearance

Physical Requirements:

• Able to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Incudes working in government tactical labs, ships and sites.
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management and customers, which may involve