Cyber security Jobs in Washington, DC

Company Description

We're a tech company that was first on the ground in the fight against Ubiquitous Technical Surveillance. We help our government and enterprise customers solve a big problem they sometimes don't even know they have. To become leaders in this space, we've relied heavily on curiosity, creativity, and flexibility. We iterate until we get things right and innovate to get there faster.

But enough about us. What's in it for you?

We work hard and do fun things.

Apart from a constantly growing list of fascinating challenges to solve, Ridgeline offers a solid work-life balance, flexible remote work options, and a culture that values teamwork over competition. At Ridgeline, you will work with the most talented software developers, systems engineers, and subject matter experts to change how big enterprises and the U.S. Government manage their digital signatures.

Job Description

Our cybersecurity team dedicated to enhancing security in an ever-evolving digital landscape. Our mission is to protect data, strengthen cyber defenses, and help organizations safeguard themselves against complex threats. We are looking for a motivated and curious Cybersecurity Intern to join our team, contribute to meaningful projects, and make a tangible impact on the security of Ridgeline, its people, and its customers.

As a Cybersecurity Intern, you will work alongside experienced professionals, gaining hands-on experience in core cybersecurity disciplines such as log analysis, detection engineering, security monitoring, remediation, and incident response. Interns at Ridgeline actively participate in threat hunting, vulnerability management, and security recommendations to protect enterprise systems and networks. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and eager to learn, grow, and make a real impact, we would love to meet you.

This internship is part of our 2025 summer internship cohort but may offer ongoing opportunities beyond the summer term.

What You Will Do :

• Analyze log data to identify indicators of anomalous or suspicious activity.
• Develop detection logic to alert on potential security threats.
• Conduct research on emerging cyber threats that could impact infrastructure, information systems, or data.
• Evaluate external threat intelligence sources to assess risks and support threat detection efforts.
• Assist in log analysis and data correlation to detect suspicious or malicious behavior.
• Support incident response activities by collecting and analyzing relevant data during investigations.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of security documentation, policies, and procedures.

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Ridgeline is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with Ridgeline International through its online applicant system, please contact Ridgeline's Talent Management Department at (703) 544-2424 or contact us throughe-mail at [email protected]

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