Where Cybersecurity, AI, and Mission Innovation Meet Development

Position Summary

Sabel Systems is seeking a Summer Cyber Center of Excellence (CoE) Intern to support emerging cybersecurity, automation, and artificial intelligence initiatives within a government contracting (GovCon) environment. This 10-week paid summer internship, with participation available between May 18, 2026, and September 11, 2026, is ideal for students pursuing degrees in cybersecurity, computer science, artificial intelligence, software engineering, or related technical fields who want exposure to cutting-edge technologies supporting mission-driven programs.

As part of Sabel’s Cyber CoE, interns will work alongside technical experts supporting initiatives related to system automation, large language model (LLM) adoption, and cybersecurity tool development, gaining hands-on experience with modern security and engineering practices in a collaborative technical environment.

Interns participate full-time (40 hours per week) aligned to Eastern Time Zone business hours and work in a hybrid environment, supporting one to three days per week onsite at our Beavercreek, OH, or Denver, CO, offices.

Work You’ll Do

As a Cyber CoE Intern, you will work with cybersecurity engineers, architects, and technical specialists to explore and support emerging technologies that improve system automation, security posture, and operational efficiency. You may contribute to initiatives related to system automation, LLM-enabled capabilities, and cybersecurity tooling, while gaining exposure to real-world development, experimentation, and security operations practices.

Who We Are

Sabel is a digital engineering and Defense technology partner helping organizations simplify complexity and improve mission outcomes with secure, scalable solutions, across the lifecycle. Our people-first culture blends large-business opportunity with small-business agility, enabling us to deliver high-impact, secure solutions, rapidly, while investing in our people’s growth and success. You will be joining a dynamic and highly motivated team with one shared goal: “Get quality and secure solutions in the customers’ hands as soon as possible.”

Key Responsibilities

• Support development and testing of tools and scripts that automate cybersecurity and system administration processes
• Assist with research and experimentation related to LLM adoption and AI-assisted workflows
• Contribute to the development of internal cybersecurity utilities, scripts, or prototype tools supporting security operations and engineering efforts
• Support containerized environments and assist with basic system administration tasks related to container platforms
• Collaborate with cybersecurity engineers, architects, and technical teams to document findings, improvements, and technical processes
• Conduct cybersecurity research and information gathering on emerging technologies, threats, vulnerabilities, and defensive capabilities
• Support technical documentation, testing activities, and prototype validation efforts related to cybersecurity tools and automation solutions
• Assist with the development and refinement of cybersecurity policies, procedures, and best practices supporting DoD and organizational security initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, AI, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
• Strong academic record, cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Foundational understanding of cybersecurity concepts, programming, or system administration
• Ability to analyze technical problems and work collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in cybersecurity engineering, cybersecurity policy development, AI-assisted systems, or automated security tooling
• Exposure to programming or scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, or Bash
• Familiarity with container technologies (e.g., Docker or Kubernetes) or cloud environments
• Interest in system automation, AI/ML applications, or secure system design
• Exposure to cybersecurity tools, threat analysis concepts, security testing environments, or cybersecurity policy and compliance frameworks

What You’ll Gain

Make a real impact: Gain hands-on experience supporting cybersecurity initiatives, automation efforts, policy development, and emerging AI-enabled capabilities that enhance mission-driven programs within a growing GovCon organization.

Learn from experienced professionals: Collaborate with cybersecurity engineers and technical specialists within Sabel’s CoE, gaining insight into modern security operations, automation, and defensive technologies.

Build career-ready skills: Gain practical, hands-on experience with cybersecurity tools, containerized environments, automation frameworks, policy development, and emerging AI-assisted security capabilities that prepare you for early-career roles in cybersecurity and cyber engineering.

Grow your professional network: Connect with mentors and colleagues dedicated to helping you develop technical skills, policy expertise, and professional growth, laying the foundation for early-career opportunities in cybersecurity.

Our Core Values

• Bias for Action: Decisive. Purposeful. Agile. We move with the speed of relevance to drive impact and progress.
• Integrity: Respect. Ethics. Transparency. We do what’s right and earn lasting trust.
• Delivery Excellence: Customer-obsessed. Mission-focused. Quality-driven. We deliver innovative outcomes that exceed expectations.

Our EVP Promise
Join Sabel Systems, where your contributions drive impact, your growth is continuously supported, and your well-being is at the center of how we work—so together, we can build the future with purpose. “Rewarding Impact. Building Futures Together.”

Compensation

This is a paid, temporary, Summer Internship compensated at $25.00–$35.00 per hour, depending on experience and current level of education. Internship participation does not guarantee future employment; however, high-performing interns may be considered for upcoming opportunities based on business needs, performance, and available roles.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sabel Systems is an equal opportunity employer. Our hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business need. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind across all employment practices within our organization. Sabel Systems participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

Reasonable Accommodation

Sabel Systems is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and ensuring an accessible application process for all candidates. Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process are encouraged to contact us at recruiting@sabelsystems.com for assistance.