External Job Posting Title Spring & Summer 2027 Cybersecurity Engineer Co-op

Peraton; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton seeks a Cybersecurity Engineer Co-op for the County of San Diego contract, January 2027 through August 2027. You will support cybersecurity, IT operations, and systems security efforts, gaining hands-on experience with enterprise IT environments and security practices while contributing to projects that protect county technology infrastructure.

This 40-hour-per-week hybrid role in San Diego, CA offers collaboration with seasoned professionals, exposure to tools like Wireshark,

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in undergrad/grad in Cybersecurity, CS, or related field.
• Foundational cybersecurity knowledge from coursework or projects.
• Experience with cybersecurity tools or networking through coursework or internships.
• Willingness to learn and work independently or with others.
• Citizenship to meet government contract requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support cybersecurity, IT operations, and systems security efforts.
• Collaborate with Peraton professionals on projects.
• Gain hands-on experience with cybersecurity tools and enterprise IT environments.
• Investigate a topic and propose security controls and tools.

Skills

Ability to learn new technologies

Independent and collaborative work

Education

Undergraduate or graduate program in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

Wireshark

Metasploit

Kali Linux

Job description

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking Spring & Summer 2027 Cybersecurity Engineer Co-ops to support the County of San Diego (CoSD) contract from January 2027 through August 2027.

As a Cybersecurity Engineer Co-op, you will support cybersecurity, IT operations, and systems security efforts that help protect the technology and services relied upon by County departments. You will work alongside Peraton professionals to gain hands-on experience with cybersecurity tools, enterprise IT environments, and security practices while contributing to projects that support the County's technology infrastructure and services.

Peraton is the County of San Diego's IT and telecommunications partner, supporting the technology County departments rely on to serve more than 3 million residents, including public health, social services, public safety, and libraries. As a co-op on the CoSD program, you will gain exposure to real-world cybersecurity challenges, collaborate with experienced professionals, and learn how security practices are applied in a public-sector IT environment. Investigate a particular technology or business process (i.e. agentic AI implementation into an enterprise environment) and determine what controls should be required (from a high level) for a secure implementation of that subject including recommendations for industry tools and administrative controls (necessary policies and procedures)

Co-op Structure: 40 hours per week throughout the duration of the co-op, with a hybrid work arrangement based in San Diego, CA.

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Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship.
• High school diploma and some advanced-level training.
• Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program, with progress toward a degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Foundational knowledge of cybersecurity principles, technologies, and processes through coursework or projects.
• Coursework, lab, project, or prior internship experience involving cybersecurity tools, networking, operating systems, or system administration.
• Ability to learn new technologies, adapt to changing priorities, and work independently and collaboratively.

Desired Qualifications

• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Exposure to cybersecurity tools such as Wireshark, Metasploit, Kali Linux, or similar technologies.
• Familiarity with network security, vulnerability assessment, security monitoring, or incident response concepts.
• Experience with Linux, Windows, networking technologies, or system administration.
• Exposure to cloud computing environments and associated security concepts.
• Familiarity with Agile development processes, Jira, ServiceNow, or other IT service management tools.
• Hands-on experience through cybersecurity labs, academic projects, personal projects, hackathons, or prior internships.

Location

• San Diego, CA

Target Salary Range

The rate / range per hour below represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

$25/hour+

Benefits Statement

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed athttps://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.