Cybersecurity Engineer Intern

Cybersecurity Engineer Intern at Leidos

Do you want to learn more about cybersecurity in an exciting, fast-paced, and friendly environment? The Cybersecurity Architecture Engineering Program at Leidos is looking for the right candidate to participate as a summer intern. You will be introduced to different engineering domains, including Cybersecurity Domain Engineering, Cybersecurity Application Engineering, Cybersecurity Workflow Engineering, and Cybersecurity Systems Engineering.

There is so much more to a career in cybersecurity than the stereotypical images of hackers and overworked IT professionals. Our mission at Leidos is to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through information technology. Come join us for a rewarding experience alongside talented cyber professionals who can help you achieve your career goals!

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead a start-to-finish project, culminating in a presentation as part of the internship.
• Work under the supervision and direction of senior members of the Cybersecurity Architecture Engineering Program.
• Enhance, document, and moderate security processes, collaborating with highly experienced Security Architects and Engineers to ensure comprehensive and repeatable reviews.
• Learn from Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) who possess deep domain knowledge in areas such as Endpoint, Network, Application, Mobile, and Cloud security, to gauge interest and career growth opportunities.
• Support the overall CAE team's mission by tracking project statuses, organizing meetings with stakeholders, providing input into process enhancements, and performing other duties as assigned.
• Interface with cross-functional teams to participate in security projects and initiatives.

Basic Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related degree.
• Must have completed at least three years of an undergraduate curriculum and maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Basic understanding of computer networks, systems, and how to identify vulnerabilities.
• Possess strong organizational skills and a willingness to work as part of a team.
• Ability to quickly acquire new knowledge and skills through on-the-job training and self-directed learning, including researching.
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to write and verbally communicate effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• A self-starter who eagerly participates in architect-level design discussions, can drive consensus in group conversations, cultivate strategic relationships, and uses grit to achieve results.
• Must have strong problem-solving and analytical skills, and demonstrate poise in communicating with non-technical audiences.
• Fundamental understanding of networking, infrastructure, software development, and application technologies.
• Understanding of basic cyber threats and popular attack vectors such as phishing, ransomware, and social engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of NIST frameworks.
• Any Professional Certifications.
• Experience with application security frameworks.
• Demonstrated leadership or cyber skills gained from student clubs, community involvement, or work experience.
• Experience with popular cloud hosting environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Basic understanding of remote access, OSI model, and TCP/IP networking principles and protocols.
• Basic knowledge of Linux or MAC operating systems.
• Basic knowledge of mobile operating systems like iOS and Android.
• Experience with scripting tools and programming languages; Python, Javascript, C, Go, Rust.
• Knowledge of and interest in data science, machine learning and/or security automation.

Key skills/competency

• Cybersecurity Architecture
• Application Security
• Systems Engineering
• Vulnerability Identification
• Network Security
• Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Scripting (Python, JavaScript)
• NIST Frameworks
• Problem-Solving
• Communication Skills