Leidos · 1 day ago
Cybersecurity Engineer Summer Intern
United States
Internship
Remote
Intern
$48K/yr - $87K/yrLeidos is a company focused on making the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through information technology. They are seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer Summer Intern to participate in various engineering domains and support the Cybersecurity Architecture Engineering Program under the guidance of senior members.
National DefenseGovernmentElectronicsSoftwareInformation TechnologyComputerInformation ServicesNational Security
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead a start-to-finish project ending with 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 this process, working alongside highly experienced Security Architects and Engineers to ensure reviews are comprehensive and repeatable
Learn from SMEs who have deep domain knowledge in their area of expertise (Endpoint, Network, Application, Mobile, and Cloud security) to gauge interest and career growth opportunities
Support the overall CAE team with their mission by tracking project statuses, organizing meetings with stakeholders, providing input into process enhancements, and other duties as assigned
Interface with cross-functional teams to participate in security projects and initiatives
Qualification
Required
Actively pursuing a bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or other related degree, and have completed at least three years of an undergraduate curriculum and maintained a minimum 3.0
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 at the same time
Ability to write and verbally communicate effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
A self-starter who wants to eagerly participate in architect level design discussions, can drive consensus in group conversations, cultivate strategic relationships, and use grit to achieve results
Must have strong problem-solving, 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
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
Company
Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.
Founded in 1969
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-02-20Post Ipo Debt
2013-09-17IPO
Leadership Team
James Carlini
Chief Technology Officer
Theodore Tanner
Chief Technology Officer
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