Information Security Intern Jobs in Alabama
Information Security Intern jobs in Alabama are steadily active, concentrated in defense contracting, financial services, and higher education sectors, with openings ranging from undergraduate-level rotations to pre-professional roles requiring prior coursework in cybersecurity or IT. Huntsville, Birmingham, and Montgomery lead hiring, anchored by established employers such as Leidos, Regions Financial, and the University of Alabama system. The most in-demand specialties include network security monitoring, vulnerability assessment, and security operations center support. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Worker Type
Regular
Job Description
Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
Position Overview
AeroVironment is seeking an experienced Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to provide senior-level cybersecurity support to the U.S. Army’s Search Track Acquire Radiate Eliminate (STARE) Product Office. This role independently leads Risk Management Framework (RMF), Authority to Operate (ATO), and cybersecurity compliance activities for assigned STARE products and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) efforts throughout the system lifecycle.
The ISSO collaborates with the Organizational Information Systems Security Manager (O-ISSM), engineers, program teams, U.S. Government stakeholders, and foreign military partners to assess risks, address complex security requirements, and recommend appropriate cybersecurity solutions. The role also coordinates international cybersecurity requirements for product delivery and sustainment.
Position Responsibilities
- Independently lead RMF and ATO activities, including cybersecurity documentation, assessments, and authorization deliverables.
- Assess system security, identify vulnerabilities and compliance gaps, and recommend risk mitigation strategies.
- Evaluate authorization readiness and recommend ATO approval or disapproval to U.S. Government stakeholders; final authorization authority remains with the designated Government Authorizing Official.
- Interpret and apply DoD and Army cybersecurity requirements throughout the system lifecycle.
- Coordinate security assessments, testing, remediation, and authorization milestones.
- Analyze FMS and sustainment contract requirements and coordinate cybersecurity compliance with foreign military partners and industry stakeholders.
- Provide cybersecurity expertise and recommendations to the O-ISSM, engineers, program teams, and customers.
- Prepare technical documentation and briefings, communicate risks, and explain security requirements to technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
- Independently manage priorities, deliverables, and coordination across PAE Fires and the STARE Product Office.
Position Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field or equivalent relevant education and experience.
- 12+ years of IT and cybersecurity experience; education may count toward experience as applicable.
- Demonstrated experience independently managing RMF, ATO documentation, cybersecurity compliance, and risk assessments.
- Knowledge of DoD and Army cybersecurity requirements and experience supporting defense programs.
- U.S. citizenship and existing DoD and NATO Secret clearances required.
- DoDI 8570 IAM Level I certification, such as Security+ CE, CAP, CND, or another applicable certification.
- Strong analytical, communication, documentation, and stakeholder coordination skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal oversight.
- Valid U.S. passport required for foreign travel.
Preferred Qualifications
- Warfighting Acquisition University training or experience in International Acquisition/Security Cooperation.
- FMS cybersecurity and sustainment experience.
- Experience with eMASS and DoD RMF/ATO processes.
- Familiarity with Army radar systems, air and missile defense sensors, and tactical networks.
- Experience interpreting contractual cybersecurity requirements and supporting international customers.
Location
Onsite at the U.S. Government customer location at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
- Domestic and foreign travel up to 25%.
- Office-based work at a U.S. Government customer location.
- Frequent computer and telephone use and verbal communication.
- Ability to lift less than 25 pounds.
Clearance Level
Secret
The salary range for this role is:
$133,500 - $203,750AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.
ITAR Requirement:
This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.
Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.
We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.
Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.
About AV:
AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.
We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.
Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next.
If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.
ITAR
Worker Type
Regular
Job Description
Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
Position Overview
AeroVironment is seeking an experienced Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to provide senior-level cybersecurity support to the U.S. Army’s Search Track Acquire Radiate Eliminate (STARE) Product Office. This role independently leads Risk Management Framework (RMF), Authority to Operate (ATO), and cybersecurity compliance activities for assigned STARE products and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) efforts throughout the system lifecycle.
The ISSO collaborates with the Organizational Information Systems Security Manager (O-ISSM), engineers, program teams, U.S. Government stakeholders, and foreign military partners to assess risks, address complex security requirements, and recommend appropriate cybersecurity solutions. The role also coordinates international cybersecurity requirements for product delivery and sustainment.
Position Responsibilities
- Independently lead RMF and ATO activities, including cybersecurity documentation, assessments, and authorization deliverables.
- Assess system security, identify vulnerabilities and compliance gaps, and recommend risk mitigation strategies.
- Evaluate authorization readiness and recommend ATO approval or disapproval to U.S. Government stakeholders; final authorization authority remains with the designated Government Authorizing Official.
- Interpret and apply DoD and Army cybersecurity requirements throughout the system lifecycle.
- Coordinate security assessments, testing, remediation, and authorization milestones.
- Analyze FMS and sustainment contract requirements and coordinate cybersecurity compliance with foreign military partners and industry stakeholders.
- Provide cybersecurity expertise and recommendations to the O-ISSM, engineers, program teams, and customers.
- Prepare technical documentation and briefings, communicate risks, and explain security requirements to technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
- Independently manage priorities, deliverables, and coordination across PAE Fires and the STARE Product Office.
Position Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field or equivalent relevant education and experience.
- 12+ years of IT and cybersecurity experience; education may count toward experience as applicable.
- Demonstrated experience independently managing RMF, ATO documentation, cybersecurity compliance, and risk assessments.
- Knowledge of DoD and Army cybersecurity requirements and experience supporting defense programs.
- U.S. citizenship and existing DoD and NATO Secret clearances required.
- DoDI 8570 IAM Level I certification, such as Security+ CE, CAP, CND, or another applicable certification.
- Strong analytical, communication, documentation, and stakeholder coordination skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal oversight.
- Valid U.S. passport required for foreign travel.
Preferred Qualifications
- Warfighting Acquisition University training or experience in International Acquisition/Security Cooperation.
- FMS cybersecurity and sustainment experience.
- Experience with eMASS and DoD RMF/ATO processes.
- Familiarity with Army radar systems, air and missile defense sensors, and tactical networks.
- Experience interpreting contractual cybersecurity requirements and supporting international customers.
Location
Onsite at the U.S. Government customer location at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
- Domestic and foreign travel up to 25%.
- Office-based work at a U.S. Government customer location.
- Frequent computer and telephone use and verbal communication.
- Ability to lift less than 25 pounds.
Clearance Level
Secret
The salary range for this role is:
$133,500 - $203,750AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.
ITAR Requirement:
This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.
Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.
We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.
Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.
About AV:
AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.
We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.
Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next.
If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.
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What Alabama Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in information security intern jobs across Alabama.
- Currently enrolled in a degree program in cybersecurity, computer science, or information technology
- Familiarity with networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems
- Experience or coursework in vulnerability scanning tools such as Nessus or Qualys
- Understanding of security frameworks including NIST or CIS Controls
- Ability to obtain a federal security clearance or pass a background investigation
- Strong written communication skills for documenting security findings and incident reports
Information Security Intern Jobs in Alabama: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a information security intern in Alabama?
The most direct path is enrolling in a cybersecurity or computer science degree program at an Alabama university, then applying to internship postings during your sophomore or junior year. Alabama does not require a state-issued license for information security interns, but employers in Huntsville's defense corridor frequently require eligibility for a federal security clearance. Earning CompTIA Security+ before applying strengthens your candidacy at most Alabama hiring organizations.
Which companies hire information security interns in Alabama?
Companies currently hiring information security interns in Alabama include Leidos, Peraton, and Agile Defense, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Alabama's concentration of defense contractors in Huntsville and financial institutions in Birmingham means large-scale, structured internship programs are more common here than in many similarly sized states.
Which Alabama cities have the most information security intern jobs?
Huntsville, Montgomery, and Redstone Arsenal have the most information security intern openings in Alabama. Huntsville's density of federal defense contractors and government agencies drives the bulk of postings, while Birmingham's financial services and healthcare sector anchor demand there, and Montgomery's state government agencies and insurance industry support a smaller but consistent share of openings.
Are there remote information security intern jobs in Alabama?
Yes, though they are less common than in fully desk-based fields, since many security intern roles involve hands-on access to on-site systems or classified environments. About 38% of information security intern openings tied to Alabama are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote options most often found in roles focused on security analysis, log review, or compliance documentation rather than network infrastructure work.
How can I get hired as a information security intern in Alabama with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying through university career centers at Alabama institutions like the University of Alabama, Auburn University, or UAH, which maintain direct pipelines to Huntsville defense employers and Birmingham financial firms that run structured intern cohorts for students without prior work experience. Building a home lab, earning CompTIA Security+, and completing coursework in networking or ethical hacking compensates for thin resumes. Entry-level IT help desk or systems administration roles at Alabama state agencies also serve as a lateral entry point into security teams.
Where can I find and apply to information security intern jobs in Alabama?
You can find and apply to information security intern jobs in Alabama on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your background and location, and apply directly to the positions that fit.
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