Cybersecurity Engineer Co-op
About The Position
Leidos is seeking motivated students for technically challenging cybersecurity engineering co-op positions supporting U.S. Navy training systems. As part of a team developing large-scale, computer-based training systems, co-ops may develop defensive cybersecurity solutions for trainer systems and development environments, and assess and upgrade Linux servers and workstations. Work is performed in a Linux operating system environment and applies to actual military training systems. The position offers practical experience with state-of-the-art computer-based systems in a collaborative, professional environment. The co-op rotation begins in January 2027 and concludes in August 2027. Subsequent rotations may be available for students who need multiple co-op experiences. Applicants must be able to work full time for at least seven months.
Requirements
- Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field.
- Have a GPA of at least 3.2.
- Demonstrate solid Linux system and defensive cybersecurity skills.
- Be able to learn and apply advanced cybersecurity engineering skills and techniques.
- Be able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Be available to work full time for at least seven months as a co-op.
- Be a U.S. citizen and eligible to obtain a U.S. Government-granted security clearance; employment is contingent on receiving an interim Secret security clearance.
- Be dedicated to producing quality work and extremely attentive to detail.
Responsibilities
- Participate in the development of large-scale computer-based training systems.
- Develop defensive cybersecurity solutions for trainer systems and their development environments.
- Assess and upgrade Linux servers and workstations.
- Apply cybersecurity engineering skills and techniques in a Linux environment.
- Produce quality work and contribute to systems used by the U.S. Navy.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
