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IT Compliance Intern

About Ten One Aerospace
 

Founded in 2020 in Washington, DC, Ten One Aerospace provides engineering services and products for the aerospace industry, specializing in astrodynamics, controls, and autonomy for space missions. Our focus is on spacecraft GNC systems and flight software (FSW). Ten One Aerospace is developing a full suite of GNC capabilities for space missions, including RPO and docking across all orbital regimes.

 

Spacecraft RPO is a challenging, highly specialized, multidisciplinary field of aerospace engineering, extending beyond traditional GNC, and it is critical to space missions such as debris removal, on-orbit servicing, refueling, and in-space manufacturing. At Ten One Aerospace, we aim to make RPO safe and affordable to lower the entry barriers for new space companies and enable a robust space economy.

 

When you join Ten One Aerospace, you’ll be a vital part of a passionate and supportive team dedicated to pushing the frontiers of aerospace technology. You’ll be empowered and given autonomy to propose improvements or innovations based on your observations and expertise. Our culture thrives on mentorship and intellectual growth as we seek to build a team of world-class experts on this critical skill set of spacefaring tomorrow.

 

Position Overview

We are seeking 2-3 detail-oriented IT Interns to assist our team as it strives to achieve CMMC compliance. In this role, you will bridge the gap between technical IT operations and formal regulatory documentation. You will gain hands-on experience with the NIST 800-171 and similar framework and help secure the sensitive data critical to our government contracts.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Technical Documentation: Assist in drafting and updating the System Security Plan (SSP), data flow diagram, and other Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) required for audit readiness.
  • Gap Analysis: Perform internal "pre-audits" by reviewing current system configurations against the 110 NIST 800-171 controls.
  • Control Implementation: Support the roll-out of technical safeguards, such as Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
  • Vulnerability Management: Run regular vulnerability scans, document findings, and track progress in our Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M).
  • Active Directory Workstation migrations: DNS deprecate local host files, develop user profile migration process, Beta Test. 
  • Other Related Tasking: An example includes support of Infrastructure Hardening and ELK Data Centralization and Visualizations.

 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Network Security, or Computer Science (Junior status or higher preferred).
  • Basic understanding of networking, Windows 10/11 Pro, and Microsoft 365/Azure security.
  • Strong technical writing skills—the ability to document complex processes clearly is essential.
  • High level of integrity and the ability to pass a background check (U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain projects).

 

Preferred Skills

  • Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks like NIST 800-53 or NIST 800-171.
  • Detail-oriented mindset with an interest in "compliance-as-code" or automated monitoring.
  • Ability to create detailed documents, system specifications, test reports, and operational procedures
  • CompTIA IT related certifications (Sec+, A+, Net+, CySa+)

 

Location: Remote

 

Why Ten One Aerospace?

At Ten One Aerospace, you’ll join a team of innovative professionals dedicated to pushing the frontiers of space technology. Our culture fosters intellectual growth, mentorship, and continuous learning in an environment where your contributions matter. If you're looking for an exciting, fast-paced internship where you can make a real impact, this is the opportunity for you.

 

Ready to launch your career to new heights? Apply now and join us in shaping the future of space technology! To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to Careers@TenOneSpace.com. The salary range for this position varies between $16.50 per hour to $20.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

 

Ten One Aerospace is an eVerify and Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.