Summer 2025 Software Assurance/Information Systems Cyber Security Intern

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When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons.  Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Software Assurance/Information Systems Cyber Security Intern to join our team! In this role you will obtain real world hands on experience within the Software Assurance and Information Systems Cyber Security solutions and practices.

Are you eager and passionate about learning how to protect against cybersecurity threats? If so, then we would relish the opportunity to assist you in launching your career by providing real world experience in the software assurance and cyber security realm.

Parsons is hiring current students enrolled in year 3 of an accredited educational institutions Computer Science or Cyber Security Program on a Research and Development Program located in beautiful Boulder, Colorado. This is a paid Software Assurance/Cyber Security internship where you will partner with subject matter experts and work with industry and government partners on tasking and solutions designed to defend against today's threats.

During this internship you will grow your software assurance and information systems cyber skills and enhance your career potential as you work closely with cyber professionals on mission-focused projects in a fast-paced, agile, and technology-evolving research and development environment. You will have a an opportunity to participate in design, execution, and hands on utilization of software assurance and information systems cybersecurity processes and tools that enhance the security posture of information system and reinforce the importance of cybersecurity in safeguarding against threats..

What You'll Be Doing:

• Researching, testing, evaluating, and selecting OSS Static Analysis tools for inclusion in TAP Lab inventory.
• Automating software assurance functions using Python, Bash, or other scripting language.
• Integrating software assurance tools into Gitlab CI/CD pipeline.
• Evaluating software assurance findings and suggest architecture improvements and remediation.
• Learning fundamentals of containerization ecosystem (Docker, K8s, orchestration)
• Learning about the software and information systems cyber security lifecycles
• Collaborating with colleagues via various communication mediums on results, solutions, planning, feedback, and outcomes of tasking

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Ability and willingness to obtain a Secret Level DoD Clearance
• Beginner to intermediate knowledge of C, C++, Java, or Python
• Attitude and understanding that set backs occur and that every experience, regardless of outcome, is a learning experience
• Dedication and dependability
• Auditory presentation skills
• Ability to work within a collaborative team setting
• Ability to document solutions and present to a diverse audience

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Previous leadership experience
• Flexibility in adapting to priority changes

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: 

$21.44 - $37.55

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as 401K!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!