Summer Intern - Software Developer

About the position

Redhorse Corporation's Cyber Analytics team is seeking a highly motivated Summer Intern - Software Developer to contribute to impactful data processing and analysis applications supporting a federal customer. This is a unique opportunity to work on real-world problems, creating solutions deployed to production systems. You will be mentored by a senior engineer, collaborate with a team of experienced professionals, and contribute lasting changes to a meaningful project. Gain end-to-end software lifecycle experience, from requirements engineering and end-user support to development, testing, validation, and deployment within rapid iterations. This is your chance to make a significant contribution to national security while building your professional skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop data analysis and recovery software tools using industry-standard methodologies and a mix of standard and proprietary tools.
• Provide network protocol analysis and data traffic analysis to identify malicious activity.
• Analyze secure mobile applications (Android and iOS) to identify security flaws and exploit weaknesses in encryption, secure storage, communications, and code execution.
• Document findings and communicate results effectively to customer and engineering personnel of varying technical levels.
• Collaborate effectively within a team environment and independently under guidance.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Completion of at least one year of major-specific coursework.
• Knowledge and experience in object-oriented programming languages such as C#, C/C++, Java, or Python.
• Must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with network protocol analysis tools (e.g., Wireshark, tcpdump).
• Knowledge of OS internals and compiler concepts.
• Strong debugging and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP network internals and open-source tools.
• Experience with Android or iOS environments.