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Varda Space Industries

Cybersecurity Internship - Spring 2027

Varda Space Industries · El Segundo, California, United States

Posted about 3 months ago

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This role has been open
76 days
Varda Space Industries's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
81% of Varda Space Industries's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Varda Space Industries
high
85 stale, 0 reposted of 86 open
Hiring momentum
215 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

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About this role

The Cybersecurity Internship at Varda involves assisting the Information Security team with daily tasks such as reviewing security alerts, configuring security tools, and maintaining security logs. Interns will gain hands-on experience with security tools and learn how a security team functions within a company while preparing for a cybersecurity audit. The role includes a significant project that the intern will own from start to finish.

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benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program in cybersecurity, computer science, information technology, information systems, or a similar major
  • Completed coursework or self-taught knowledge in at least two of the following areas: networking, operating systems, user account management, incident response, or security monitoring
  • Comfortable reading logs and working with data in a spreadsheet
  • Ability to write clearly and organize information effectively
  • Organized, detail-oriented, and willing to ask questions for clarification
  • Authorized to work in the United States for the full duration of the internship without visa sponsorship

Nice to have

  • Working toward a beginner certification like CompTIA Security Plus or Network Plus
  • Experience with security tools in a home lab, school club, or capture the flag competition
  • Familiarity with tools such as Zscaler, CrowdStrike, ThreatLocker, Darktrace, AlienVault, Okta, or Vanta
  • Understanding of compliance frameworks like NIST 800 171, NIST 800 53, ISO 27001, or CMMC
  • Ability to write simple scripts in Python, PowerShell, or Bash

What you get

  • Hourly rate of $33.00
  • Housing stipend for interns relocating to the area
  • Commuter benefit to support local transportation
  • Paid observed holidays
  • 100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans for employees and dependents
  • $120/month wellness reimbursement for gym and fitness expenses

Worth weighing

  • Internship is full-time and on-site in El Segundo, CA
  • Interns must be actively enrolled in a degree program
  • The role involves real responsibilities rather than busywork, which may be a positive or negative depending on the candidate's expectations

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Listed by Varda Space Industries on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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