Job Description

Johnson Controls invites you to apply for an internship with our Cybersecurity Engineering team in Huntsville, AL supporting U.S. military and federal government sites around the United States (no travel required). Our cyber security team is on the forefront of the industry, servicing multiple military branches with their Industrial Control Systems (ICS) needs, primarily related to energy management and electronic security solutions while protecting some of the nation’s most critical networks This internship is designed to provide you with a positive work/training experience and challenging objectives.

At Johnson Controls, we support our nation’s most critical facilities, the people who occupy them, and the missions they enable. Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS) is a specialized team serving as a trusted partner to the federal government. We help modernize U.S. military installations, Department of Defense and other federal agency facilities to be smarter, more resilient, efficient, sustainable, and secure.

Timeframe: This internship is primarily targeted for the summer session. Timeframes are flexible but will likely be around 12 weeks
Hours: Must be able to work at least 20 hours a week; 40 hours a week is preferred
Location : Huntsville, AL. Must be able to work on-site out of this office for the duration of the internship.

As a Cybersecurity Intern , you will:

• Support development of applicable policies and processes for U.S. Government and DoD/DISA Information Assurance (IA) requirements, DoD network environments, industry computer/security standards, best practices, and DoD cyber security initiatives
• Support more experienced cyber security engineers to achieve information assurance, certifications, and accreditations for Building Automation Systems (BAS) primarily using Metasys and Tridium Niagara, Electronic Security Systems (ESS), and other Industrial Control Systems (ICS). Uses knowledge of ISSE, RMF, NIST, IA Program, Governance Policy & Directives, and Instructions to complete projects
• Assists in the planning and execution of the defense-in-depth security engineering, relevant technology and process development, implementations of security testing, certification and accreditation processes, intrusion detection policy development, security baseline management as well as IA focused software development
• Coordinates and creates necessary IA documentation and artifacts for submittals and accreditation at times
• Performs security scans and risk assessment on secured systems
• Perform vulnerability management while keeping control systems functional
• Adherence to safety standards. A high degree of regard for employee safety
• Keeps management and customers informed of job progress and issues
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited U.S. college or university
• Pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field
• Overall GPA of 3.0 or above
• This position services U.S. Government contracts and requires handling of export controlled and other sensitive government data which requires full U.S. citizenship (dual citizenship and green card holders will not meet this requirement)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Security+ certification
• Education or experience working with Industrial Control Systems (ICS)

Who We Are

At Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI), we are One Team working collaboratively to create purposeful solutions that make a difference in the world. We are a Fortune 500 company with more than 100,000 employees worldwide offering the world`s largest portfolio of building technology products, solutions and services. As a member of our Federal Systems team, your work matters. We value and recognize your contributions and want to help you succeed. We invest in our employees, provide opportunities for growth and advancement, and foster a culture of inclusion and respect.

To learn more about who we are and what we do, please check out our Take a Journey video.

Recently, Johnson Controls has been recognized by several organizations for leadership in Environment, Sustainability and Governance, as well as innovations in smart building platforms along with other awards:

• Named to FORTUNE’s “Most Admired Companies” List
• Corporate Knights Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World
• Named to Forbes  Net Zero Leaders list
• CDP 2023  Climate Change 'A List '
• Ranked 67 on the Drucker Institute’s list of  best-managed companies in America
• Forbes  Best Employers for Diversity
• Newsweek   America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity
• Ethisphere 2024  World's Most Ethical Companies list for the 17th time
• Newsweek  America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2024
• Named to Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Veterans 2024 / 2025 listing
• Named to  Forbes America’s Best Employers for Veterans 2024
• Named one of the top military friendly employers by military.com.

Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit

Division: JCFS (Johnson Controls Federal Systems)

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