Cyber Research Intern: Deep Learning & Cyber Defense

Peraton

Basking Ridge (NJ)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 41,000

Full time

14 days+
Application generator

Stand out for this role — generate a tailored resume and cover letter in about a minute.

Get past ATS filters

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

Get your free, confidential resume review.

or drag and drop your file here.

Similar jobs

Similar jobs worth comparing

Cyber Research Intern - Deep Learning for Threat Detection
Cyber Research Intern - Deep Learning for Threat Detection

Peraton Labs • Silver Spring (MD)

On-site
USD 28,000 - 55,000
Cyber Research Intern: AI Threat Detection & Deception
Cyber Research Intern: AI Threat Detection & Deception

Peraton • Silver Spring (MD), Northern (KY)

Hybrid
USD 30,000 - 39,000
Cyber Research Intern: AI & Cyber Deception PoCs
Cyber Research Intern: AI & Cyber Deception PoCs

Peraton • Bedford (NH)

On-site
USD 28,000 - 40,000
Summer 2027 Cyber Research Intern
Summer 2027 Cyber Research Intern

Peraton Labs • Silver Spring (MD)

On-site
USD 28,000 - 55,000
Cyber Research Intern: ML-Driven Cyber Defense & PoCs
Cyber Research Intern: ML-Driven Cyber Defense & PoCs

Peraton • West Lafayette (IN)

On-site
USD 21,000 - 34,000
Summer 2027 Cyber Research Intern
Summer 2027 Cyber Research Intern

Peraton • Bedford (NH)

On-site
USD 28,000 - 40,000
Summer 2027 Cyber Research Intern
Summer 2027 Cyber Research Intern

Peraton • Basking Ridge (NJ)

On-site
USD 34,000 - 41,000
Summer 2027 Cyber Research Intern
Summer 2027 Cyber Research Intern

Peraton • West Lafayette (IN)

On-site
USD 21,000 - 34,000
External Job Posting Title Summer 2027 Cyber Research Intern
External Job Posting Title Summer 2027 Cyber Research Intern

Peraton • Silver Spring (MD), Northern (KY)

Hybrid
USD 30,000 - 39,000
Summer 2027 Cyber Research Intern
Summer 2027 Cyber Research Intern

Peraton • Silver Spring (MD)

On-site
USD 34,000 - 48,000