Cyber Research Intern: Deep Learning & Cyber Defense

Peraton; Basking Ridge (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking Summer 2027 Cyber Research Interns for our Basking Ridge, NJ facility (and other Peraton Labs locations). The role involves designing DL models to detect cyber threats, cyber deception, and PoC development for transferring technology to government customers. Strong Python/C/C++ skills and ML knowledge are required.

US Citizenship is required. Ideal candidates are pursuing BS/BA, preferably MS/PhD, in CS, ML, Cybersecurity or related fields, with experience on Linux/Windows and

Qualifications

• Requires hands-on experience in Python (PyTorch and TensorFlow) or C/C++.
• Familiarity with Linux and Windows.
• Ability to design, build and test technical solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement state-of-the-art Deep Learning models to detect cyber security threats.
• Design and implement cyber deception technologies to deter adversaries.
• Conduct literature survey on state-of-the-art cyber deception technologies.
• Conduct literature survey on adversarial attacks against Deep Learning architectures.
• Rapidly develop proofs-of-concept demonstrating research findings.
• Prepare documents and presentations summarizing research findings.
• Collaborate with team members and integrate PoCs into a unified technology.
• Develop implementation plans for transferring technology to government customers.
• Engage in Full-Spectrum cyber operations, offensive and defensive cyber operations.
• Perform software reverse engineering, vulnerability research, and exploit development.
• Apply machine learning methods to cybersecurity problems.
• Program analysis including vulnerability detection and remediation.

Skills

Python

PyTorch

TensorFlow

C/C++

Java

Rust

Go

Education

BS/BA student

MS/PhD student

Job description

Peraton is seeking Summer 2027 Cyber Research Interns for our Basking Ridge, NJ facility (and other Peraton Labs locations). The role involves designing DL models to detect cyber threats, cyber deception, and PoC development for transferring technology to government customers. Strong Python/C/C++ skills and ML knowledge are required.

US Citizenship is required. Ideal candidates are pursuing BS/BA, preferably MS/PhD, in CS, ML, Cybersecurity or related fields, with experience on Linux/Windows and