2023 Internship - Cyber Security - Cyber Dominance
Interested in Cyber? Are you currently pursing a degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Mathematics, or Engineering? Want to apply what you're learning to real world problems?
We are seeking internship candidates who want to solve complex cyber problems for our Department of Defense sponsors. The ideal candidate has a passion for developing creative solutions and working with a team to address complex solution implementation within constrained environments. This candidate will contribute to innovative applications to improve cyber tools, technologies, and concepts for the warfighter.
You will be part of a large and diverse team of cyber experts exercising development and implementation of cybersecurity capabilities for complex systems and customized exploits for cyber test and evaluation tools.
You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...
- Are pursuing a Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or equivalent degree with a GPA of 3.5 or above on a 4.0 Scale
- Can demonstrate knowledge and application of cybersecurity principles
- Can demonstrate experience in independent problem solving
- Have knowledge of, and experience with, software development, embedded systems development and implementation, network design and configuration, data analytics, reverse engineering, or system exploitation
- Have excellent communication skills
- Can demonstrate that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. To ensure the safety and well-being of the community, APL has established a policy requiring that all staff be vaccinated against COVID-19. All staff members must provide proof of full vaccination or have an approved medical or religious accommodation by their start date.
- Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and ultimately obtain a Final Secret level security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.
You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you…
- Have Complex systems development and integration experience
- Have DoD tactical system engineering or operations experience
- Have One or more network- or security-related certifications
- Have 4 or more years experience with one or more common programming or scripting languages: Java, C++, Python, Bash, etc.
- Have Offensive and/or Defensive cyber experience or participation on college cyber teams/clubs
- Have a Current Security Clearance
APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.