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Nightwing · 3 hours ago

Cyber CNO Development Intern - 2026

Greenville, SC

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. The Cyber CNO Development Intern role involves working with a team on software development, vulnerability research, and reverse engineering, with a focus on enhancing cybersecurity capabilities.

Information Technology & Services

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

C/C++/Python software development

Device drivers

Low-level programming

Reverse Engineering; binary static analysis

Vulnerability Research: dynamic or static analysis, fuzzing

Working with a debugger

This position can be a technical intern based on the candidate's classification as determined by grad year on resume and provided via questionnaire by candidate as outlined below:

Sophomore, Junior, or Senior Technical - must be enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program

Post-Graduate Technical - must have an undergraduate degree and be enrolled in a graduate degree program (in degree fields listed in Basic Qualifications) by start of internship

Qualification

C/C++/PythonVulnerability ResearchReverse EngineeringLow-level programmingWindows/Linux programmingWorking with a debuggerDevice driversEmbedded developmentOperating system internalsAttention to detailProblem-solvingCommunication skills

Required

Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (Please upload an unofficial transcript when applying)

Must be a sophomore, junior, or senior by the start of summer 2025 in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM), Computer Science, Cyber, or other related field

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Experience with C, C++, or Python either through prior internships or educational coursework

Experience with Windows and/or Linux application programming through prior internships or educational coursework

A strong communicator with others, both written and verbal

Attention to detail: must pay strong attention to detail in order to be able to keep information accurate and organized while utilizing skills and knowledge to quickly learn about the project

A passion to learn something new every day and to stay up-to-date with developments in your field

Adept at independent problem-solving and comfortable with a general approach of taking initiative to find and develop solutions

Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the U.S.) Drug screen only performed on re-hires who have been gone for more than 1 year