Spirit AeroSystems

Summer Intern: Cyber Security

Posted on: 26 Sep 2021

Wichita, KS

Job Description

Overview

Flight begins at Spirit AeroSystems, where our products are taking off somewhere around the world every minute of every day.  We design and build large structural parts for the world’s premier commercial aircraft (think Boeing and Airbus), as well as top Defense and other cutting edge programs.

Spirit AeroSystems is a global company with a diverse work force spread across three continents.  Our headquarters is in Wichita, Kansas.  There is opportunity for you to be part of an innovative team in the growth industry of aerospace.

Responsibilities

Flight begins with you at Spirit AeroSystems, a place where you can explore your interests and grow your career by working on impactful projects.  You can expect to:

Collaborate on security improvements to systems, networks and applications by assessing performing gap assessments, anticipating future requirements, and providing actionable recommendations.

Participate in the Security Incident Response Team to analyze logs, perform forensic analysis, contain exposure and implement lessons learned.
Participate in providing 24x7 support for security in production systems as necessary.
Provide and grow your technical expertise to guide the administration of security tools that control and monitor information security.
Researches, evaluates, designs, tests, recommends, and plans implementation of new or improved information security software or devices.
Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for various security technologies (e.g. anti-virus, access controls and firewall)\
Recognize problems and violations by identifying abnormalities and tracking issues  resolution
Participate in Disaster Recovery testing
Gain real-world practical and leadership skills through challenging hands-on opportunities.
Connect with subject matter experts, mentors and decision makers.
Be a part of an intern cohort that enjoys organized social, recreational and volunteer activities.

Also, should you be selected as a 2022 Spirit AeroSystems Summer Intern, you will have exposure to several activities including:

Multiple Manufacturing Plant Tours
Professional development workshops
Project Expo (An opportunity to present an intern project for Executive Leaders)
Social/Networking Events

Qualifications

• Enrolled full time in a university Computer Science related degree program.
• You must be a current sophomore, junior, senior or graduate student in good academic standing
• US Citizenship Required
• Experience in maintaining systems and networks and/or developing applications or the desire to learn.
• Understanding of security tools (anti-virus, patch management, vulnerability management, application security static/dynamic analysis, etc…).
• Strong analysis, presentation, writing, and communication skills.
• Exhibit high ethical standards, possess a professional work ethic, have a strong desire to learn new skills.
• Experience with PowerShell, Python, .NET or other languages preferred.
• Security certifications (CISSP, OSCP, Security+) are a plus.

Spirit AeroSystems

Wichita, KS

About Spirit AeroSystems

Spirit AeroSystems, with headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, USA, is one of the world’s largest non-OEM designers and manufacturers of aerostructures for commercial and defense aircraft. In addition to its Wichita facilities, Spirit has locations in Tulsa and McAlester, Oklahoma; Kinston, North Carolina; Prestwick, Scotland; Subang, Malaysia; and Saint-Nazaire, France. The company’s core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components. Additionally, Spirit provides maintenance, repair and overhaul services.

Spirit AeroSystems Is Where Flight Begins

As one of the world’s largest tier-one manufacturers and suppliers of aerostructures, Spirit AeroSystems applies research and emerging technologies in designing, fabricating, assembling and integrating components and structures for premier commercial and defense aerospace programs.

Spirit AeroSystems is a $7 billion global company, with more than 15,000 employees worldwide. About 12,000 of those employees are located at the company’s corporate headquarters in Wichita, Kansas.

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