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Peraton · 5 hours ago

Summer 2026 Cybersecurity Intern - Loveland, CO

US-CO-Loveland

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$25/hr - $25/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence. They are seeking a Summer 2026 Cybersecurity Intern to provide IT and Cybersecurity support while gaining experience with various technologies and project culture.

Information TechnologyRobotics

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide IT, Cyber and basic systems support for the commercial products

Support a series of IT Cybersecurity efforts as part of a project team

Become familiar with the high level operational and maintenance tasks on programs

Learn about the different types of IT technology (ex. VMware, Cisco, Red Hat, Microsoft)

Learn about Peraton and project culture

Qualification

Cybersecurity technologiesInformation security principlesCybersecurity toolsRisk management frameworksOperating systems fundamentalsNetworking fundamentalsAnalytical skillsAgile processes exposureCloud computing exposureProblem-solving skillsAdaptabilityTeam playerWritten communicationOral communication

Required

HS Diploma and some advanced level training

US Citizenship

Have completed progress toward a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, computer engineering, information systems, or a related field

Foundational education in cybersecurity technologies and processes

Basic understanding of information security principles (CIA triad)

Familiarity with risk management and cybersecurity frameworks

General comprehension of operating system and networking fundamentals

Hands on experience with cybersecurity tools through coursework and/or prior internships

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to quickly adapt and learn new technologies and concepts

Self-motivated, independent, detail oriented, responsible team-player

Strong written and oral communication skills

Preferred

3.0 and above GPA

Exposure to Agile software development processes

Exposure to cloud computing environments

Hands-on experience with cyber tools: Wireshark, Metasploit, Kali Linux, etc

Company

Peraton

Peraton Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges.

Founded in 1992

Woodbridge, New Jersey, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.peraton.com/

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Thomas Terjesen

Chief Information Officer

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