Cyber Research Intern - Deep Learning for Threat Detection

Peraton Labs; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton Labs invites applications for Summer 2027 Cyber Research Interns at multiple Peraton Labs locations including Silver Spring, MD. The internship focuses on deep learning for cyber security, cyber deception, and vulnerability research, with opportunities to develop PoCs and transfer findings to government customers.

The role seeks current students pursuing BS/BA or MS/PhD in CS/ML/CE/Cybersecurity, with hands-on Python (PyTorch/TensorFlow) or C/C++ experience and strong communication

Qualifications

• HS diploma and some advanced level training.
• US Citizenship required.
• Must be a current student actively pursuing a BS/BA, or preferably a MS or PhD, degree majoring in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Science, or related field.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience building systems in Python (PyTorch and Tensorflow) or C/C++; additional languages (Java, Rust, Go, etc) is a plus.
• Knowledge of Linux and Windows platforms.
• Ability to integrate, build, and test high-quality technical solutions.
• Effective communication and writing 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 Proof-of-Concepts (PoCs) demonstrating research findings.
• Prepare documentations and presentations summarizing research findings.
• Collaborate with team members and integrate PoCs/prototypes into a unified technology.
• Create a broader impact by developing implementation plans for transferring the technology to Government customers.
• Full-spectrum cyber operations, offensive and defensive cyber operations.
• Software reverse engineering, vulnerability research, and exploit development.
• Machine learning methods as applied to cyber security problems.
• Program analysis (including vulnerability detection and/or remediation)

Skills

Python

PyTorch

TensorFlow

C/C++

Linux

Windows

Communication

Education

BS/BA or MS/PhD in CS/ML/CE/Cybersecurity

Job description

Peraton Labs invites applications for Summer 2027 Cyber Research Interns at multiple Peraton Labs locations including Silver Spring, MD. The internship focuses on deep learning for cyber security, cyber deception, and vulnerability research, with opportunities to develop PoCs and transfer findings to government customers.

The role seeks current students pursuing BS/BA or MS/PhD in CS/ML/CE/Cybersecurity, with hands-on Python (PyTorch/TensorFlow) or C/C++ experience and strong communication