Job Description

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. MANTECH International Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.

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Full time, Summer work, Summer internship, Work at office, Local area, Relocation package,

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