Cybersecurity Engineer Summer Intern

Description

Do you want to learn more about cybersecurity in an exciting fast paced and friendly environment? The Cybersecurity Architecture Engineering Program is looking for the right candidate that will participate as a summer Intern and will be introduced to different engineering domains, which will include:

• Cybersecurity Domain Engineering
• Cybersecurity Application Engineering
• Cybersecurity Workflow Engineering
• Cybersecurity Systems Engineering

There is so much more to a career in cybersecurity than the stereo typical images of hackers and overworked IT professionals. Our mission at Leidos is to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through information technology. Come join us for a rewarding experience alongside talented cyber professionals who can help you achieve your career goals!

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead a start-to-finish project ending with a presentation as part of the internship.
• Work under supervision and direction of senior members of the Cybersecurity Architecture Engineering Program.
• Enhance, document, and moderate this process, working alongside highly experienced Security Architects and Engineers to ensure reviews are comprehensive and repeatable.
• Learn from SMEs who have deep domain knowledge in their area of expertise (Endpoint, Network, Application, Mobile, and Cloud security) to gauge interest and career growth opportunities.
• Support the overall CAE team with their mission by tracking project statuses, organizing meetings with stakeholders, providing input into process enhancements, and other duties as assigned.
• Interface with cross-functional teams to participate in security projects and initiatives.

Basic Qualifications:

• Actively pursuing a bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or other related degree, and have completed at least three years of an undergraduate curriculum and maintained a minimum 3.0.
• Basic understanding of computer networks, systems, and how to identify vulnerabilities.
• US citizenship required.
• Organized and willing to work as part of a team.
• Ability to quickly acquire new knowledge and skills through on-the-job training and self-directed learning, including researching.
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects at the same time.
• Ability to write and verbally communicate effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• A self-starter who wants to eagerly participate in architect level design discussions, can drive consensus in group conversations, cultivate strategic relationships, and use grit to achieve results.
• Must have strong problem-solving, analytical skills, and demonstrate poise in communicating with non-technical audiences.
• Fundamental understanding of networking, infrastructure, software development, and application technologies.
• Understanding of basic cyber threats and popular attack vectors such as phishing, ransomware, and social engineering.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of NIST frameworks
• Any Professional Certifications
• Experience with application security frameworks
• Demonstrated leadership or cyber skills gained from student clubs, community involvement or work experience.
• Experience with popular cloud hosting environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Basic understanding of remote access, OSI model, and TCP/IP networking principles and protocols.
• Basic knowledge of Linux or MAC operating systems.
• Basic knowledge of mobile operating systems like iOS and Android
• Experience with scripting tools and programming languages; Python, Javascript, C, Go, Rust.
• Knowledge of and interest in data science, machine learning and/or security automation.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

February 12, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $48,100.00 - $86,950.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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Client-provided location(s): Flexible / Remote

Job ID: Leidos-R-00175965

Employment Type: INTERN

Posted: 2026-02-13T18:53:56