Hybrid Cybersecurity Engineer Co-op - Spring/Summer 2027

Peraton

San Diego (CA)

Hybrid

USD 28,000 - 40,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

CoSD internship program

Job summary

Peraton seeks Spring & Summer 2027 Cybersecurity Engineer Co-ops for the County of San Diego contract, January 2027 through August 2027. You will support cybersecurity, IT operations, and systems security while working with experienced professionals in a public-sector IT environment.

This co-op offers 40 hours/week in a hybrid work arrangement based in San Diego, CA, with exposure to cybersecurity tools and enterprise IT practices and potential project-based responsibilities including policy and

Qualifications

U.S. citizenship required.
High school diploma with advanced-level training.
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in cybersecurity or related field.
Foundational cybersecurity knowledge from coursework or projects.
Coursework, lab, project, or internship involving cybersecurity tools, networking, OS, or system administration.
Ability to learn new technologies and work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

Support cybersecurity, IT operations, and systems security for the CoSD program.
Collaborate with Peraton professionals and gain hands-on security experience.