Cybersecurity Engineer Summer Intern

Cybersecurity Engineer Summer 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, gaining valuable experience beyond typical stereotypes of the field. Our mission at Leidos is to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through information technology. Join talented cyber professionals who can help you achieve your career goals!

There is so much more to a career in cybersecurity than the stereo typical 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 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) with deep domain knowledge in areas such as Endpoint, Network, Application, Mobile, and Cloud security, gauging interest and career growth opportunities.
• Support the overall CAE team mission by tracking project statuses, organizing meetings with stakeholders, providing input into process enhancements, and other assigned duties.
• 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 field.
• Completed at least three years of an undergraduate curriculum with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Basic understanding of computer networks, systems, and how to identify vulnerabilities.
• US citizenship required.
• Organized and willing 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 eager to participate in architect-level design discussions, drive consensus, cultivate strategic relationships, and demonstrate grit to achieve results.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical skills, and 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
• Information Security
• Network Security
• System Vulnerability
• Cloud Security
• Application Security
• NIST Frameworks
• Scripting
• Problem Solving
• Project Management