Miami Cyber partners with AllegiantVETS to support veteran career transitions.

Miami Cyber has partnered with AllegiantVETS to offer federal SkillBridge On-the-Job Training and this week welcomed its first participant, U.S. Coast Guard veteran Max Merkley, as a Cybersecurity & Technology Operations Intern.

Miami Cyber has begun a partnership with AllegiantVETS to support active-duty service members transitioning to civilian careers through the federal SkillBridge On-the-Job Training (OJT) program. The effort aims to provide real-world civilian work experience and structured mentorship during service members' final months of active duty. This week Miami Cyber welcomed its first SkillBridge participant, Max Merkley, who is transitioning from the U.S. Coast Guard and joined as a Cybersecurity & Technology Operations Intern. The company says the program aligns with its broader focus on workforce development and responsible technology leadership. What is happening: - Miami Cyber and AllegiantVETS are collaborating to host SkillBridge OJT placements for service members. - The SkillBridge program lets eligible service members gain hands-on civilian work experience while remaining on military pay and benefits. - Max Merkley, a U.S. Coast Guard veteran in transition, is the first participant and is serving as a Cybersecurity & Technology Operations Intern. - Merkley’s role includes supporting cybersecurity and IT operations, assisting with documentation and process development, and gaining cross-functional exposure. - AllegiantVETS works with employers to ensure placements are structured, mission-aligned, and focused on mentorship and applied learning. Summary: The partnership provides service members with applied experience and mentorship aimed at translating military skills to civilian technology roles. Miami Cyber plans to continue participating in SkillBridge and anticipates onboarding additional participants as part of its longer-term approach to talent development.