Cybersecurity Intern

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 delivering presentations.