Summer 2027 Cybersecurity Engineering Intern

Peraton is seeking Summer 2027 Cybersecurity Engineer Interns in support of various programs within Peraton.

We ask that each intern be available to work the duration of the ten weeks (June to August) and commit to working a minimum of 35-40 hours per week. This program is geared toward technical college students actively enrolled at a four-year university who will be rising into their junior or senior years. However strong underclassmen may be considered if they have declared their major and have completed qualified coursework.

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.
  
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Required Qualifications:

• HS Diploma and some advanced level training.
• US Citizenship.
• Have completed progress toward a bachelors degree in cybersecurity computer science computer engineering information systems or a related field.
• Foundational education in cybersecurity technologies and processes.
• 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.

Desired Qualifications:

• 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.

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the worlds leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider we deliver trusted highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land sea space air and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day our employees do the cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.