Cyber Software Engineer Intern: Learn, Build, Defend

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

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Maryland is seeking an intern to help advance cyber defense capabilities. If you are pursuing a degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a cybersecurity-related field, you will join a team tackling sponsor problems for U.S.

government agencies. You will be mentored by top experts, collaborate with full-time staff and other interns to design and implement applications, and develop novel approaches to cybersecurity in

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD program in CS, Engineering, Mathematics, or other cybersecurity-related technical degree.
• Have experience developing software using Java/Kotlin, Python, C#, Rust, Go, JavaScript/TypeScript, C/C++, or equivalent.
• Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, good organizational skills, and the ability to work in teams.
• Have a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 GPA scale.
• Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Top Secret Clearance. If selected, you will be subjected to a government security investigation, and you should meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information up to the Top Secret level. Eligibility requirements include US citizenship

Responsibilities

• Mentored by top experts to learn cyber capability development.
• Collaborate with staff and interns to design and implement apps for sponsor problems.
• Develop novel approaches to cybersecurity in operational environments.
• Explore promising new research areas and apply ideas to today’s problems.
• Share approaches and methods with others team members, management, and government decision makers

Skills

Java/Kotlin

Python

C#

Rust

Go

JavaScript/TypeScript

C/C++

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in CS/Engineering/Math or cybersecurity field

Job description

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Maryland is seeking an intern to help advance cyber defense capabilities. If you are pursuing a degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a cybersecurity-related field, you will join a team tackling sponsor problems for U.S.

government agencies. You will be mentored by top experts, collaborate with full-time staff and other interns to design and implement applications, and develop novel approaches to cybersecurity in