Cyber Software Design and Engineering Intern

Description

Do you want to learn more about Cyber Security Engineering in an exciting fast paced and friendly environment? The CSIRT is looking for the right candidate that will participate as a summer Intern and will be introduced to an advanced Cyber Engineering team, which will include:

• Discovering and filling engineering gaps that support Incident Response, Digital Forensics, Cyber Threat Intelligence, and other relevant security team processes
• Automation of processes and Cyber Engineering operational functions
• Working in advanced Cyber Research projects and tools using python and containerization.
• Learning advanced development workflows and participating in the idea and discovery trees
• Work with customers to determine their requirements as well as present a deck at the end of the internship of either a finished product or what you take away from the internship experience with our team.

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 ending with a presentation as part of the internship.
• Work under supervision and direction of senior members of the CSIRT Team
• Participate in the engineering and development of the cyber applications created through cyber engineering.
• Assisting with the design and implementation of the developed tools that meet the customer requirements.
• Identifying, designing, and developing automation projects for cyber engineering operations.
• Identifying an automation pathway of using intel threat feeds to automate detections and improve decision automation of our customers.
• 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 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 they interact.
• Organized and self-directed
• Willingness 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
• This is a Teleworking (Remote) Position, with possibility to meet onsite depending on candidate's location.
• US citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with python, golang, and databases
• Knowledge of containerization
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipeline creation
• Knowledge of DevOP and Infrastructure as Code operations
• Any Professional Certifications
• Experience with one or more of the major cloud computing environments
• Experience with application security frameworks

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Securing Your Data

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If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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