American Rheinmetall Vehicles, Inc.
Next-generation solutions for the U.S. Armed Forces
American Rheinmetall, provides full services for complex mechanical products, fabricated structures and systems that range from complete design services to prototype manufacturing, testing, production launch, full rate production and product service and sustainment. ARV provides quality products and services at affordable prices through a lean organizational structure and four facilities, three in Michigan that span 910,000 square feet, and one in Ohio, that span 800,000+ square feet. The Plymouth, MI facility serves as corporate headquarters and specializes in suspension, driveline, and track systems. The Lansing and Lapeer Michigan based facilities specialize in fabrications and armor product solutions. ARV's St. Mary's, Ohio facility manufactures rubber track products for agricultural, construction, and defense industries. Visit our website at
Job Title: Cyber Security Intern
Department: Information Technology
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Summary: The Cybersecurity Intern will assist in monitoring and strengthening the organization's cybersecurity infrastructure. This role provides hands-on experience with threat hunting, vulnerability remediation, security information and event management (SIEM) tuning, and incident response. The intern will collaborate with the cybersecurity team to improve the organization's threat detection capabilities and overall security posture, while also contributing to CMMC audit preparations. This internship is an excellent opportunity to gain practical skills in a variety of cybersecurity tasks and tools.
Responsibilities:
- Threat Hunting: Assist in threat hunting activities using tools such as FortiSIEM, Cybereason, and FortiAnalyzer to identify and mitigate potential security threats.
- Vulnerability Remediation: Review Nessus vulnerability scans, identify findings, and assist in remediating security vulnerabilities found within the network.
- Monitor Cybereason EDR: Actively monitor and respond to MalOPs (Malicious Operations) detected in the environment through Cybereason EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) system.
- Tune SIEM: Work with the team to fine-tune the FortiSIEM to reduce false positives, improving the efficiency and accuracy of captured logs and helping the team correlate logs back to security incidents faster.
- Incident Response: Contribute to establishing tabletop exercises to practice Incident Response scenarios and help create/review playbooks for the team to reference during actual security incidents.
- CMMC Artifact Gathering: Assist with the gathering of CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) artifacts in preparation for an upcoming audit.
Competencies:
- Cybersecurity Knowledge: Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts, tools, and methodologies, including threat hunting, SIEM, and endpoint protection.
- Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze security logs and scan results, identifying vulnerabilities and threats.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to assist in remediating security issues and developing strategies to mitigate risks.
- Attention to Detail: Ensure accuracy when reviewing security logs, vulnerability reports, and incident response documentation.
- Adaptability: Willingness to learn new cybersecurity tools and contribute to evolving security projects and initiatives.
- Team Collaboration: Ability to work closely with the cybersecurity team to strengthen security measures and incident response capabilities.
Education and/or Experience
- Pursuing a bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Background Prerequisites:
- Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks and controlled substance testing.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands:
With or without reasonable accommodations, requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
- The employee may occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
American Rheinmetall provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or marital status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.