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Job Title: Intern – IT / Cybersecurity
Exempt Status:Â
Location: Cheshire, CT
Company Description:
Hanwha Aerospace USA has long been recognized as a leader in the development and supply of flight critical Aerospace/Defense components and assemblies. Operating out of four state-of-the-art facilities located in Connecticut, Hanwha Aerospace USA offers growth and career development opportunities to enrich your talents.Â
Summary:Â
This position will play a hands-on role in working with our Help Desk to support end-users, assisting System Administrators to maintain HAU’s enterprise systems, and strengthen our cybersecurity posture. This internship is designed for a rising student who is passionate about IT administration, network engineering, cybersecurity and eager to apply what they have learned in the classroom to real-world systems.
Essential Functions:
- Updating and organizing IT documentation and knowledge bases.
- Performing basic system monitoring and reporting.
- Manage Users and Computers creation in Active Directory and Microsoft O365.
- Work with IT team to manage workstation setup, software installation, patching, updates, and other helpdesk ticket submitted by users.Â
- Assist with updating and maintaining documentation for network infrastructure including switches, routers, and wireless access points.Â
- Review and clean up Active Directory security groups to ensure appropriate and least-privilege access.
- Help track cyber security compliance documentation and audit artifacts related to CMMC 2.0 and NIST SP 800-171 standards.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
- Must be a “U.S. Person” as defined by the U.S. Government and able to work without restrictions with ITAR related data
- Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
- Current GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred
Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, and Excel)
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with all levels of the organization.Â
- Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and standard business practices.Â
- Ability to read, write, and understand English at a functional level.
- Knowledge of computer systems, software, and basic networking concepts
- Familiarity of network and system security
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to work in ticketing systems, documentation tools, and spreadsheets
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to travel 5-10% when required.Â
 Physical Demands / Work Capacity Evaluation
The essential functions of this position may vary based on specific assignments, work locations, and operational needs. Physical capability is evaluated through a post-offer, pre-employment Human Performance Evaluation (HPE), which assesses an individual’s ability to perform the essential functions of the job safely and effectively, with or without reasonable accommodation, in accordance with applicable laws.
 Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform.
 Hanwha Aerospace USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity or Expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.
*Subject to change with or without notice*
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