Hands-on Cybersecurity Engineer Intern – Summer 2027

Peraton; Herndon, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 3,306,000 - 4,408,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking Summer 2027 Cybersecurity Engineer Interns to support multiple programs. Interns must commit to ten weeks (June to August) and 35–40 hours per week, with a path toward rising junior or senior status or strong underclassmen who have declared a major and completed relevant coursework.

The program emphasizes IT, cyber, and basic systems support, exposure to VMware, Cisco, Red Hat, and Microsoft environments, and learning Peraton’s project culture as part of a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma and some advanced level training.
• US Citizenship required.
• Progress toward a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, computer science, computer engineering, information systems, or related field.
• Foundational education in cybersecurity technologies and processes.
• Hands-on experience with cybersecurity tools through coursework or internships.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to quickly adapt and learn new technologies and concepts.
• Self-motivation, independence, detail orientation, team-player.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide IT, Cyber and basic systems support for the commercial products.
• Support a series of IT Cybersecurity efforts as part of a project team.
• Become familiar with high-level operational and maintenance tasks on programs.
• Learn about different IT technologies (e.g., VMware, Cisco, Red Hat, Microsoft).
• Learn about Peraton and project culture.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Learning agility

Self-motivation

Education

HS Diploma and training

Pursuing bachelor’s degree

Tools

Wireshark

Metasploit

Kali Linux

Job description

Peraton is seeking Summer 2027 Cybersecurity Engineer Interns to support multiple programs. Interns must commit to ten weeks (June to August) and 35–40 hours per week, with a path toward rising junior or senior status or strong underclassmen who have declared a major and completed relevant coursework.

The program emphasizes IT, cyber, and basic systems support, exposure to VMware, Cisco, Red Hat, and Microsoft environments, and learning Peraton’s project culture as part of a dedicated team.