Systems Security Engineer Intern, Summer 2027

Overview

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

V2X is seeking a Systems Security Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to join our Engineering team in Indianapolis, IN supporting cybersecurity for advanced mission systems. These systems include mission computers, avionics, sensors, and mission equipment for airborne and ground platforms. As a Systems Security Intern, you will work with experienced security and systems engineers to help protect mission critical systems through secure configurations, vulnerability management, and RMF support activities.

Responsibilities

During this internship you will assist with security documentation, baseline hardening, evidence collection, and basic assessment tasks while learning DoD RMF and NIST guidance. You will collaborate within cross functional Integrated Product Teams where effective communication and teamwork are important. If you are excited to start your cybersecurity career, support DoD customers and international allies, and gain hands-on experience in defense security engineering, we encourage you to apply for Summer 2027 at V2X.

In this role you will:

• Assist with system categorization and initial control mapping to NIST SP 800 53
• Support development and maintenance of System Security Plans, POA&Ms, and security evidence repositories
• Help execute baseline vulnerability scans and document findings for remediation tracking
• Apply standard configuration baselines and STIG checklists to assigned lab or development components under guidance