Information Systems (IS)/Cyber Security Artificial Intelligence Specialist Intern

• Be responsible for supporting the effective provisioning, installation, configuration, operation, development, and maintenance of SimIS network and computer systems hardware and software and related infrastructure. Participates in technical research and development to enable continuing innovation within the cybersecurity infrastructure and on assigned projects. Ensures cybersecurity compliance and IT infrastructure integrity IAW Risk Management Framework (RMF) NIST 800 series Special Publication(s).

• Install new / rebuild existing servers and configure hardware, peripherals, services, settings, directories, storage, etc. in accordance with standards and project/operational requirements and to support IT infrastructure or asset management applications.
• Perform backup operations and system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, network, server and cloud resources, systems, and key processes, reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs such as backups. Perform regular security monitoring to identify any possible intrusions, perform regular file archival and purge as necessary and create, change, and delete user accounts as required.
• Apply patches and upgrades on a regular basis and upgrade administrative tools and utilities. Configure / add new services as necessary and upgrade and configure system software that supports IT infrastructure applications or asset management applications per project or operational needs.
• Research and recommend innovative, and where possible automated approaches for system administration and cybersecurity tasks. Identify approaches that leverage resources and provide economies of scale.
• Develops and train artificial intelligence and machine learning tools into applications to help automate processes for cybersecurity enhancement. Duties include designing and programming AI/ML systems, testing the applications developed and resolving issues with the algorithms and data to ensure the system works correctly.
• Collect and analyze large amounts of data to identify trends, ambiguities, and inconsistencies and evaluate data analytic processes to enhance automation.
• Program knowledge and some experience with AI/ML software utilizing large amounts of data. Managing data, project infrastructure, and supporting the development of the most effective and efficient software architecture.
• Knowledge and some skill developing and deploying AI/ML algorithms with an understanding of how artificial intelligence works.
• Collaborating with other team members to establish goals for AI/ML processes. Develop products as part of a balanced Agile development team to include Product Manager, Product Owner, engineers, developers, cyber specialist, and scientists and drive technical feasibility for the product backlog.
• Experience and knowledge with various AI tools such as Tabnine, GitHub Copilot, CHATGBT, Google Bard, Perplexity AI, Claude, Cursor AI, Softr, Microsoft Power Apps, Codeium, Amazon CodeWhisperer, Quickbase, Airtable Cobuilder, Databutton, and Tensorflow are desired.
• Design, build, and maintain integrations using REST/JSON, webhooks, and OAuth2/API keys across internal and third-party systems. Create middleware or lightweight services (e.g., Node.js/Express, Python/FastAPI) to normalize and route events.
• Build and maintain simple internal web pages (HTML/CSS/JS) for integration health, logs, and admin controls; contribute to templated components in existing sites or portals.
• Knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF) and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800 series standards and an ability to work with other team members to develop requirements from policies and standards and create actionable plans for implementation.
• Work with other IS personnel and teams to ensure that SimIS computer systems and networks remain secure and reliable, monitor network availability, and collect / present data to enhance security and reliability and provide situational awareness.
• Support the development and deployment of performance-enhancing measures throughout the enterprise infrastructure. Make hardware / software recommendations to resolve user-side issues, replacing or upgrading servers, routers, switches, phone system, printers or shifting databases to new software to improve network security, reliability, or speed.
• Work with team members to design and oversee server-side elements of SimIS network infrastructure, to include installing network-wide malware protection software, configuring firewalls, and configuring databases and access on the back end.
• Ensure all SimIS IS assets are tracked and accounted for and maintain an inventory and configuration management baseline for equipment and software.
• Ensure that data remains intact, secure, and accessible in case of system crashes by supporting data backups and recovery.

• Certifications in Security+ or other related areas are highly desirable.
• Ability to conduct troubleshooting, which requires both technical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Positive, collaborative, and dedicated team player who provides IT network / systems administration subject matter expertise and a willingness to learn for successfully completing complex tasks.
• Fluent in English and outstanding written (prose, editing, and presentation) and oral communications skills, especially the ability to articulate complex strategic situations and strategies and to effectively communicate to audiences with and without IS experience.
• Candidate must be working on a minimum Bachelor of Science degree in a related field, such as computer science/ engineer, cybersecurity, mathematics, statistics or data science., and a sophomore, junior, senior or master's student in a Virginia college with experience as a cybersecurity / IS specialist / Engineer is highly desired.
• This position is in-person and requires your presence at our Suffolk office. The role does not extend into hybrid or remote work arrangements. Must have own transportation.

SimIS, Inc. is an EOE / M / F / Disability / VET / Drug Free Employer