Internship - Cyber Security - Cyber Dominance

Description

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 technical team of cyber experts executing engineering, development, and integration tasks that support cyber system integration. This may include software development, cyber tool evaluation, design analysis, and vulnerability identification.

• Are pursuing a Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or equivalent degree with a GPA of 3.0 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, cybersecurity engineering, software development, embedded systems development and implementation, network design and configuration, data analytics, reverse engineering, artificial intelligence/machine learning techniques, autonomy, or system exploitation
• Have excellent communication skills
• 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.

• 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

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences of perspectives and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance.
• APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development.

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…