Cybersecurity Internship — DoD Projects & Tools

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, MD invites undergrad/grad students pursuing CS, cybersecurity, math or engineering to join a cyber internship. You'll contribute to software development, tool evaluation, and vulnerability analysis as part of a technical team supporting DoD sponsors.

Applicants should show coursework in cybersecurity, problem solving, and strong communication; eligibility for Interim Secret clearance is anticipated, with Final Secret required after hiring.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in CS, Cybersecurity, Mathematics or Engineering with GPA 3.0+.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and independent problem solving.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Eligibility to obtain Interim Secret clearance by start date and Final Secret later.

Responsibilities

• Support cyber system integration tasks including software development and vulnerability identification.
• Engage in cyber tool evaluation, design analysis, and related engineering activities.
• Collaborate with a technical team to implement solutions within constrained environments.

Skills

Cybersecurity principles

Independent problem solving

Excellent communication skills

Team collaboration

Programming in Java

Programming in C++

Programming in Python

Education

Pursuing CS / Cybersecurity / Mathematics / Engineering degree

Tools

Java

C++

Python

Bash

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, MD invites undergrad/grad students pursuing CS, cybersecurity, math or engineering to join a cyber internship. You'll contribute to software development, tool evaluation, and vulnerability analysis as part of a technical team supporting DoD sponsors.

Applicants should show coursework in cybersecurity, problem solving, and strong communication; eligibility for Interim Secret clearance is anticipated, with Final Secret required after hiring.