Security Operations Intern

Rolls-Royce LibertyWorks' Security team is seeking a Security Operations Intern to support the Facility Security Officer (FSO) and program security staff in the day-to-day work of running a cleared defense contractor's security program.

The intern will learn how personnel, physical, and information security fit together, with a dedicated mentor and a final project to present to security leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Help prepare and deliver security briefings and training, including initial, annual refresher, and insider threat awareness
• Support personnel security processing for new and existing cleared employees, including clearance initiation, indoctrination, and debriefing
• Maintain and audit security records, such as clearance rosters, DD Form 254 contract tracking, and classified material and information system inventories
• Process incoming and outgoing visit requests and help manage visitor procedures for classified meetings and program reviews
• Track foreign travel briefings and debriefings and other reportable information for the FSO
• Assist with physical security tasks, such as badge and access control records, security container checks, and closed-area procedures
• Help prepare for DCSA security reviews and internal self-inspections by gathering evidence and checking procedures against NISPOM requirements
• Review and update security procedures, forms, and checklists, and recommend improvements

Requirements:

• Working towards a bachelor's degree in Business, Program Management, Criminal Justice, Security Studies, or a related field
• A strong passion for the future of technology
• Current college/university junior or senior with at least one semester of school remaining after the internship
• Strong organization and attention to detail; this role involves handling sensitive information
• Discretion and sound judgment with confidential and personal information
• Clear written and verbal communication, including presenting to groups
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government SECRET security clearance; candidates may be required to begin the clearance process before their start date
• This role supports work subject to U.S. export control regulations (ITAR/EAR)
• Classified work must be done onsite
• A willingness to work flexibly and travel between locations

Preferred qualifications:

• Coursework or interest in national security, the defense industrial base, or government compliance
• Familiarity with NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117), DCSA, or the security clearance process
• Completed Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE) courses, or interest in pursuing them
• Experience with records management, audits, or compliance work
• Prior military, ROTC, law enforcement, or security experience

Benefits:

• Meaningful work from day one, with the support to help you succeed
• A culture that invests in your personal and professional development
• The chance to grow your skills while working on real projects in a global company