Cyber Research Intern

$46,800 - $84,600/Yr

Leidos - Arlington, VA

Full-time - Intern

Arlington, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Cyber Research Intern position at Leidos offers an opportunity to engage in cybersecurity research and software development, focusing on real-world problems. Interns will work alongside experts in the field, conducting data analysis, literature reviews, and lab-based experiments to address current and emerging cyber threats. This role is ideal for candidates who are passionate about cybersecurity and eager to learn and grow in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on current and emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors.
• Review and summarize academic papers, industry reports, and technical publications related to cybersecurity.
• Assist in designing and developing experiments to test and validate cyber tools and models.
• Collect and analyze data to identify trends and patterns for potential areas of interest.
• Develop research reports, whitepapers, and presentations that outline findings and actionable insights.
• Participate in team brainstorming sessions to propose novel research ideas and approaches.
• Support the team in documenting methodologies, results, and recommendations.

Requirements

• Must be U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance.
• Must be enrolled in Bachelor's Degree program in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field, and have completed at least 1 year of curriculum with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Fundamental understanding of cybersecurity principles.
• Strong in Python or similar programming language.
• Experience with Linux environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical materials, including research papers, documentation, and reports.
• Proven record of innovative solutions to science and engineering problems (commensurate with education level).

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with cybersecurity tools and frameworks.
• Experience with identifying software vulnerabilities, either through coursework, projects, or internships.
• Knowledge of Android systems.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis and data visualization tools.