Cyber Center of Excellence (COE) Intern - Summer 2026

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Beavercreek Office - Beavercreek, OH 45431Position Type: InternshipSalary Range: $25.00 - $35.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneWhere Cybersecurity, AI, and Mission Innovation Meet Development

 

Position Summary

Sabel Systems is seeking a Summer Cyber Center of Excellence (CoE) Intern to support emerging cybersecurity, automation, and artificial intelligence initiatives within a government contracting (GovCon) environment. This 10-week paid summer internship, with participation available between May 18, 2026, and September 11, 2026, is ideal for students pursuing degrees in cybersecurity, computer science, artificial intelligence, software engineering, or related technical fields who want exposure to cutting-edge technologies supporting mission-driven programs.


As part of Sabel’s Cyber CoE, interns will work alongside technical experts supporting initiatives related to system automation, large language model (LLM) adoption, and cybersecurity tool development, gaining hands-on experience with modern security and engineering practices in a collaborative technical environment.


Interns participate full-time (40 hours per week) aligned to Eastern Time Zone business hours and work in a hybrid environment, supporting one to three days per week onsite at our Beavercreek, OH, or Denver, CO, offices.

 

Work You’ll Do

As a Cyber CoE Intern, you will work with cybersecurity engineers, architects, and technical specialists to explore and support emerging technologies that improve system automation, security posture, and operational efficiency. You may contribute to initiatives related to system automation, LLM-enabled capabilities, and cybersecurity tooling, while gaining exposure to real-world development, experimentation, and security operations practices.

 

Who We Are

Sabel is a digital engineering and Defense technology partner helping organizations simplify complexity and improve mission outcomes with secure, scalable solutions, across the lifecycle. Our people-first culture blends large-business opportunity with small-business agility, enabling us to deliver high-impact, secure solutions, rapidly, while investing in our people’s growth and success.  You will be joining a dynamic and highly motivated team with one shared goal: “Get quality and secure solutions in the customers’ hands as soon as possible.”

 

Key Responsibilities


Support development and testing of tools and scripts that automate cybersecurity and system administration processes
Assist with research and experimentation related to LLM adoption and AI-assisted workflows
Contribute to the development of internal cybersecurity utilities, scripts, or prototype tools supporting security operations and engineering efforts 
Support containerized environments and assist with basic system administration tasks related to container platforms
Collaborate with cybersecurity engineers, architects, and technical teams to document findings, improvements, and technical processes 
Conduct cybersecurity research and information gathering on emerging technologies, threats, vulnerabilities, and defensive capabilities 
Support technical documentation, testing activities, and prototype validation efforts related to cybersecurity tools and automation solutions
Assist with the development and refinement of cybersecurity policies, procedures, and best practices supporting DoD and organizational security initiatives


 
Required Qualifications


Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, AI, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
Strong academic record, cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Foundational understanding of cybersecurity concepts, programming, or system administration
Ability to analyze technical problems and work collaboratively in a team environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future


 

Preferred Qualifications


Interest in cybersecurity engineering, cybersecurity policy development, AI-assisted systems, or automated security tooling 
Exposure to programming or scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, or Bash
Familiarity with container technologies (e.g., Docker or Kubernetes) or cloud environments
Interest in system automation, AI/ML applications, or secure system design
Exposure to cybersecurity tools, threat analysis concepts, security testing environments, or cybersecurity policy and compliance frameworks


 

What You’ll Gain

Make a real impact: Gain hands-on experience supporting cybersecurity initiatives, automation efforts, policy development, and emerging AI-enabled capabilities that enhance mission-driven programs within a growing GovCon organization.

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