Spring & Summer 2027 Cybersecurity Engineer Co-op
About The Position
Peraton is seeking Spring and Summer 2027 Cybersecurity Engineer Co-ops to support its County of San Diego contract from January 2027 through August 2027. Co-ops will support cybersecurity, IT operations, and systems security efforts that protect technology and services used by County departments. They will work alongside Peraton professionals, gain hands-on experience with cybersecurity tools, enterprise IT environments, and security practices, and contribute to projects supporting the County’s technology infrastructure and services. The position offers exposure to real-world cybersecurity challenges in a public-sector IT environment serving more than 3 million residents. Co-ops will investigate a technology or business process, such as implementing agentic AI in an enterprise environment, and determine high-level controls for secure implementation, including recommendations for industry tools and administrative controls such as policies and procedures. The co-op runs 40 hours per week and uses a hybrid work arrangement based in San Diego, California.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship.
- High school diploma and some advanced-level training.
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program and progressing toward a degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Foundational knowledge of cybersecurity principles, technologies, and processes gained through coursework or projects.
- Coursework, lab, project, or prior internship experience involving cybersecurity tools, networking, operating systems, or system administration.
- Ability to learn new technologies, adapt to changing priorities, and work both independently and collaboratively.
Nice To Haves
- GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Exposure to cybersecurity tools such as Wireshark, Metasploit, Kali Linux, or similar technologies.
- Familiarity with network security, vulnerability assessment, security monitoring, or incident response concepts.
- Experience with Linux, Windows, networking technologies, or system administration.
- Exposure to cloud computing environments and associated security concepts.
- Familiarity with Agile development processes, Jira, ServiceNow, or other IT service management tools.
- Hands-on experience through cybersecurity labs, academic projects, personal projects, hackathons, or prior internships.
Responsibilities
- Support cybersecurity, IT operations, and systems security efforts for the County of San Diego contract.
- Contribute to projects that support County technology infrastructure and services.
- Investigate a technology or business process and determine high-level controls needed for secure implementation.
- Recommend industry tools and administrative controls, including necessary policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Life insurance.
- Health savings account.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Employee assistance program (EAP).
- Parental leave.
- 401(k).
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation.
- Company-paid holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
