Summer 2026 Cybersecurity Intern - Loveland, CO

Peraton • Loveland, CO

5d • $25 • Hybrid

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a Summer 2026 Cybersecurity Intern in our Loveland, CO office. This is a hybrid position requiring in-office and remote work. 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 with at least 3 days per week in-office. 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Basic understanding of information security principles (CIA triad).
• Familiarity with risk management and cybersecurity frameworks.
• General comprehension of operating system and networking fundamentals.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees