Summer 2025 Cybersecurity Engineering Intern

Posted on Oct 5, 2024 by Peraton
Herndon, VA
Graduates & Trainees
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time - Internship
Responsibilities:

Peraton is seeking Summer 2025 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.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

HS Diploma and some advanced level training.

US Citizenship.

Have completed progress toward a bachelor’s 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 Overview:

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 world’s 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 can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range:

The rate / range per hour below represents the typical pay for this position based on experience and other factors.

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range:

$25.00/hour

EEO:

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran.

Reference: 203354601

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Summer 2025 Cybersecurity Engineering Intern

Posted on Oct 5, 2024 by Peraton

Herndon, VA
Graduates & Trainees
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time - Internship
Responsibilities:

Peraton is seeking Summer 2025 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.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

HS Diploma and some advanced level training.

US Citizenship.

Have completed progress toward a bachelor’s 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 Overview:

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 world’s 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 can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range:

The rate / range per hour below represents the typical pay for this position based on experience and other factors.

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range:

$25.00/hour

EEO:

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran.

Reference: 203354601

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