SkillBridge - Cybersecurity & IT Operations Associate

About the role

You will own the security and reliability of REGENT's IT infrastructure as we transition from prototype to full production scale. You will directly support the deployment of secure networks, endpoints, and cloud services across our Rhode Island headquarters, our Washington DC office, and our upcoming manufacturing facility. In this hands-on role, you will execute cybersecurity controls aligned to government frameworks such as NIST 800-171, CMMC, and ITAR while maintaining strict identity and access management. You will manage the full user lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding, ensuring appropriate access controls across all SaaS platforms and hardware environments. You will strengthen vulnerability and patch management practices and contribute to incident response readiness for our distributed team. Your work will improve everyday employee productivity and protect the technology that supports our production floor and maritime operations. This is a high-impact opportunity to help protect the systems that keep REGENT moving fast as we build a new category of coastal transportation. Your role will directly support the scaling of our Seaglider program and ensure reliable IT and cybersecurity posture during critical growth phases.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Support Infrastructure Scaling: Assist in the deployment and management of secure networks, cloud services, and endpoints across our HQ, DC office, and upcoming manufacturing facility.
• Execute Security Controls: Implement technical safeguards and monitoring tools to align with government frameworks like NIST 800-171, CMMC, and ITAR.
• Identity & Access Management: Manage user lifecycle (onboarding/offboarding) and maintain strict access controls across our SaaS and hardware environments.
• Operational Excellence: Support the IT helpdesk by triaging tickets, troubleshooting hardware/software issues, and ensuring our distributed team remains productive and secure.
• Vulnerability Management: Perform regular vulnerability scans, assist with patching schedules, and participate in incident response drills.
• Manufacturing IT Support: Assist in the setup of IT systems for our production floor, including the segmentation of Operational Technology (OT) from our corporate network.
• Compliance Documentation: Contribute to evidence-minded documentation of control execution and regulatory alignment for defense-related projects.
• Security Awareness Support: Assist in rolling out training and best practices to ensure staff follow cybersecurity policies and incident procedures.
• Log Review & Monitoring: Support basic log review and monitoring tasks to detect anomalies and support proactive threat detection.
• Tool Administration: Help administer and configure security and IT tools, including endpoint protection, patch management systems, and identity platforms.
• Network Segmentation: Apply network segmentation strategies to isolate critical systems, including OT environments on the production floor.
• Incident Response Participation: Support tabletop exercises and real-world incident response activities to strengthen readiness.
• Configuration Management: Maintain secure configurations for endpoints, servers, and network devices in line with framework requirements.
• Vendor & Asset Coordination: Work with internal teams to track hardware assets and coordinate with vendors for security updates and licenses.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify gaps in existing processes and suggest improvements to enhance security, reliability, and compliance.

Requirements

• Must be eligible to participate in an Internship per DoD Instruction 1322.29.
• Must be projected to receive an honorable discharge from the military.
• Must have all TAP and transition requirements completed prior to the start date.
• Must receive approval from the Unit Commander or O4+ in the chain of command.
• Must be located within a commutable distance or willing/approved to relocate to the job location in North Kingstown, Rhode Island.
• Must be an Active Duty service member transitioning through the DoD SkillBridge program.
• Must possess hands-on experience supporting end users and administering core IT systems such as Windows, MacOS, and basic Linux.
• Must demonstrate experience with device provisioning, troubleshooting, and ticket-based support for IT issues.
• Must understand core networking concepts including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, and network segmentation.
• Must have experience administering cloud productivity platforms like Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace, including identity and access management through IdP/SSO systems.
• Must have practical experience implementing and operating security controls such as MFA, endpoint protection, phishing defense, and encryption.
• Must be familiar with basic log review practices and vulnerability scanning and patch management processes.
• Must have exposure to regulated environments and frameworks such as NIST 800-171, CMMC, and ITAR.
• Must be able to document control execution in an evidence-minded manner and follow defense-related compliance requirements.
• Must communicate clearly and work effectively within a structured team environment while thriving in ambiguous and fast-paced situations.

Practical notes

REGENT is proud to be a SkillBridge industry partner and offer internship opportunities for transitioning service members. Through this program, you'll gain hands-on experience in the maritime and defense industries, working alongside some of the most respected leaders and engineers in the field. While you continue to receive your military pay and benefits, we'll provide immersive training and meaningful work that sets you up for success in a civilian career.

This role is an internship based in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, USA.

Eligible candidates must be within a commutable distance or approved for relocation.

Candidates must be available to start in alignment with REGENT's operational needs and program timelines.

This position is open to active duty service members participating in the DoD SkillBridge internship program.