Information Security Intern (Summer 2027)

About the role

Impulse Space is hiring an Information Security Intern for Summer 2027, a 12-week placement from May/June through August/September 2027. The intern works alongside experienced security engineers and analysts on real projects covering security monitoring, policy implementation, vulnerability management and compliance, within a security program supporting aerospace and defense operations. The internship is onsite in Redondo Beach, CA.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with daily security monitoring, including alert triage, log review and incident response tasks under supervision.
• Take part in vulnerability management workflows, including scanning, report generation and remediation tracking.
• Support user access reviews, security control checks and policy compliance activities.
• Help implement and validate endpoint and network security controls such as EDR, firewall rules and MFA policies.
• Contribute to internal documentation such as security procedures, playbooks and compliance artifacts.
• Take part in security awareness initiatives, training content development and communication campaigns.
• Assist with governance and risk assessments, including control validation and evidence collection for frameworks such as NIST 800-171 and CMMC.
• Support audit readiness by organizing documentation and helping with internal security reviews.

Required profile

• Currently pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology or a related technical field.
• Strong interest in information security, compliance and risk management.
• Foundational understanding of security principles such as authentication, access control, encryption and network defense.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, strong written and verbal communication and attention to detail.
• Willing and able to work onsite in Redondo Beach, CA for the duration of the internship; overtime may be required and is paid.

Required skills

• Preferred: familiarity with SIEM, EDR, firewalls or vulnerability scanners.
• Preferred: coursework or projects with NIST, CIS or ISO 27001, exposure to scripting or automation tools such as Python or PowerShell, and familiarity with incident response workflows.

The position is open to U.S. persons or those eligible to obtain an export license, due to ITAR and EAR regulations. Pay is $30 per hour.