Job Title:Cyber Security Intern - 2024 High School Graduate Location:Remote

Internship Start Date:* January 2, 2025*

Must have obtained the CompTIA Network+ and/or Security+ certifications by December 31, 2024.

IBSS Objective IBSS seeks to hire two cybersecurity interns who have a volunteering spirit and would like to pursue a career in cybersecurity. Interns will work closely with the IBSS Cybersecurity Coach, cybersecurity apprentices, and other IBSS colleagues to build skills and capabilities, which will culminate in being selected to join the IBSS Cybersecurity Apprentice Program. This IBSS cybersecurity internship is specifically designed for recent high school graduates to provide the techniques to master content associated with the CompTIA Network+ and Security+ certifications.

Program Structure

1. Learning Management System
2. Virtual Instruction-Based Lessons
3. Cyber Labs
4. Self-Study
5. Projects
6. Writing Skills Training
7. Soft Skills Training

Prerequisites for Participants:

• Local to the Washington, DC metropolitan area to report to the IBSS Headquarters Office in Silver Spring, MD.
• At least 18 years old
• 2024 high school graduate
• Have a willingness to participate in volunteer efforts monthly that benefit the environment and humanity
• Must have obtained the CompTIA Network+ and/or Security+ certifications by December 31, 2024.
• Top performing, highly energized about a cybersecurity career, driven/ambitious, and willing to put in the work it takes for a rigorous cyber development program.
• Be able to obtain a security clearance from the United States federal government. Refer to the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency website for more details about the clearance process.

Program Expectations If accepted, participants must complete/obtain all assigned certifications, labs, and other learning objectives. Participants who have already passed an exam are not required to take the exam again. However, all participants will be required to demonstrate an understanding of the subject matter for any previously held and newly obtained certifications. In addition, participants are expected to participate in IBSS volunteer activities on a monthly basis.

About IBSS Corp.

Since 1992, IBSS, a woman-owned small business, has provided transformational consulting services to the Federal defense, civilian, and commercial sectors. Our services include cybersecurity and enterprise information technology, environmental science and engineering (including oceans, coasts, climate, and weather), and professional management services.

Our approach is to serve our employees by investing in their growth and development. As a result, our employees bring greater capabilities and provide exceptional service to our clients. In addition to creating career development opportunities for our employees, IBSS is passionate about giving back to the community and serving the environment. We strive to leave something better behind for the next generation.

We measure our success by the positive impact we have on our employees, clients, partners, and the communities we serve. Our tagline, Powered by Excellence, is a recognition of the employees that make up IBSS and ensures we deliver results with quality, applying industry best practices and certifications.

IBSS offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage with a company-paid deductible, paid time off, federal holidays, a matching 401K plan, tuition/professional development reimbursement, and Flex-Spending (FSA)/Dependent Care Account (DCA) options.

IBSS is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ve eran status, or genetic information. Click https://www.eeoc.gov/poster to see that the EEO is the law. Please direct any inquiries to the HR Department email at HR@ibsscorp.com.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Talent Acquisition department at Recruiting@ibsscorp.com