Cyber Defense Software Intern

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 31,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks interns pursuing degrees in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or cybersecurity-related fields to help advance our nation’s cyber capabilities and improve task efficiency for government sponsors.

You’ll be mentored by top experts and collaborate with full-time staff and fellow interns to design and implement applications that address sponsor challenges, while exploring new research areas and sharing findings with leadership.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelors, Masters, or PhD program in CS, Engineering, Mathematics, or cybersecurity-related field
• Experience developing software using Java/Kotlin, Python, C#, Rust, Go, JavaScript/TypeScript, C/C++, or equivalent
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, teamwork and communication abilities
• Maintain a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Eligibility to obtain Interim Secret clearance by start date with potential for Top Secret; US citizenship required

Responsibilities

• Be mentored by experts to learn cyber capabilities development
• Collaborate with staff and interns to design and implement applications for sponsor problems
• Develop novel approaches to cybersecurity in operational environments
• Explore promising research areas and apply ideas to current problems
• Share approaches with team members, management, and government decision makers

Skills

Java/Kotlin

Python

C#

Rust

Go

JavaScript/TypeScript

C/C++

Education

Pursuing a Bachelors, Masters, or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or cybersecurity-related field

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks interns pursuing degrees in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or cybersecurity-related fields to help advance our nation’s cyber capabilities and improve task efficiency for government sponsors.

You’ll be mentored by top experts and collaborate with full-time staff and fellow interns to design and implement applications that address sponsor challenges, while exploring new research areas and sharing findings with leadership.