Job Description

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 diverse 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. 

 

Qualifications

 

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

• Are pursuing a Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or equivalent degree with a GPA of 3.5 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, 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.

 

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you… 

• 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

About Us

APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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 or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.

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