What are the responsibilities and job description for the SHF - Internship - 2026 position at Shee Atiká Government Services?
Description
The Shee Atiká Family of Companies is proud to support the next generation of professionals through our internship program. We believe that internships are a vital part of career development, providing students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience, develop new skills, and build valuable connections in their chosen fields. Our goal is to also support shareholder development, and we encourage all qualified students, especially those that are shareholders, to apply for one of our exciting roles. This strategic move will strengthen our workforce and provide direct advantage to our shareholders and offer valuable career opportunities for all students.
The Shee Atika Federal (SHF) team is currently looking to hire an existing college student or recent graduate to participate in a 10-week paid summer internship program. This position offers interns the opportunity to gain hands-on experience working alongside IT professionals, applying classroom knowledge to tackle real-world challenges. Interns will finish the role with a sense of achievement and an understanding of the importance of task prioritization.
As a Cybersecurity Intern, you will build on your academic studies by gaining hands-on experience in:
Requirements
Candidate must have a minimum of 2 years of higher academic experience.
Candidate must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
Recent grad or current enrollment in a Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or IT-related degree program with GPA of 2.0
Willingness to follow instruction and learn as well as be available for agreed upon work hours.
Candidates should demonstrate academic exposure to core cybersecurity and computer science topics, including:
SHF maintains an outstanding work environment that includes competitive compensation, outstanding benefits, and challenging work assignments with opportunities for advancement/career growth. To be considered for employment opportunities you must complete an online application.
Work Environment
Office environment. Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client (100%). Occasional business travel may be required. Only requested and approved expenses will be covered by SHF.
EEO Statement
SHF is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or protected veteran status. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. ANR is an advocate of preferential hiring and professional development of qualified Shee Atiká Inc shareholders, their spouses and descendants, and Alaska Natives in accordance with Public Law 93-638.
For further information on our equal opportunity protections as part of the employment process, please see:
http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf
Accessibility
SHF is committed to expanding access to employment for people with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, and your disability prevents you from applying, please advise what reasonable accommodation SHF can provide to assist you in applying for one of our open positions. You may contact us by sending an email to SGS-HR@sheeatika.gov.
Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation for applying for a specific posted position will be responded to. Requests will be kept confidential and shared strictly on a need-to-know basis.
Please be aware, scammers may try to impersonate our company by reaching out regarding job opportunities. We will never ask you for bank account information, checks, or other sensitive information as part of our hiring process. If you’re unsure, please email sgs-hr@sheeatikagov.com with questions.
The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
The Shee Atiká Family of Companies is proud to support the next generation of professionals through our internship program. We believe that internships are a vital part of career development, providing students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience, develop new skills, and build valuable connections in their chosen fields. Our goal is to also support shareholder development, and we encourage all qualified students, especially those that are shareholders, to apply for one of our exciting roles. This strategic move will strengthen our workforce and provide direct advantage to our shareholders and offer valuable career opportunities for all students.
The Shee Atika Federal (SHF) team is currently looking to hire an existing college student or recent graduate to participate in a 10-week paid summer internship program. This position offers interns the opportunity to gain hands-on experience working alongside IT professionals, applying classroom knowledge to tackle real-world challenges. Interns will finish the role with a sense of achievement and an understanding of the importance of task prioritization.
As a Cybersecurity Intern, you will build on your academic studies by gaining hands-on experience in:
- Shadowing cybersecurity professionals to see how classroom concepts (risk management, vulnerability assessment, incident response, and cloud security) are applied in real DoD environments.
- Supporting a development lab by configuring virtual machines, installing tools, and maintaining test environments.
- Assisting with identity and access management tasks such as account setup, permissions, and role assignments in cloud systems.
- Setting up and securing cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI) similar to classroom cloud labs but mapped to mission needs.
- Practicing secure coding and version control by supporting development teams with GitHub, code review, and vulnerability scanning.
- Performing basic audits of cloud and system usage to learn how compliance with policies is measured.
- Helping to document cybersecurity processes and suggesting improvements based on lessons learned from coursework and labs.
- Observing and contributing to continuous monitoring activities such as log review, patch tracking, and system updates.
Requirements
Candidate must have a minimum of 2 years of higher academic experience.
Candidate must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
Recent grad or current enrollment in a Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or IT-related degree program with GPA of 2.0
Willingness to follow instruction and learn as well as be available for agreed upon work hours.
Candidates should demonstrate academic exposure to core cybersecurity and computer science topics, including:
- Familiarity with cybersecurity fundamentals (network security, encryption basics, authentication/authorization).
- Experience working in Linux and Windows environments through coursework or labs.
- Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.) or virtualization software (VMware, VirtualBox).
- Coursework or hands-on projects in areas such as networking, operating systems, or information assurance.
SHF maintains an outstanding work environment that includes competitive compensation, outstanding benefits, and challenging work assignments with opportunities for advancement/career growth. To be considered for employment opportunities you must complete an online application.
Work Environment
Office environment. Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client (100%). Occasional business travel may be required. Only requested and approved expenses will be covered by SHF.
EEO Statement
SHF is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or protected veteran status. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. ANR is an advocate of preferential hiring and professional development of qualified Shee Atiká Inc shareholders, their spouses and descendants, and Alaska Natives in accordance with Public Law 93-638.
For further information on our equal opportunity protections as part of the employment process, please see:
http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf
Accessibility
SHF is committed to expanding access to employment for people with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, and your disability prevents you from applying, please advise what reasonable accommodation SHF can provide to assist you in applying for one of our open positions. You may contact us by sending an email to SGS-HR@sheeatika.gov.
Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation for applying for a specific posted position will be responded to. Requests will be kept confidential and shared strictly on a need-to-know basis.
Please be aware, scammers may try to impersonate our company by reaching out regarding job opportunities. We will never ask you for bank account information, checks, or other sensitive information as part of our hiring process. If you’re unsure, please email sgs-hr@sheeatikagov.com with questions.
The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
