JOB DESCRIPTION:

Leidos is seeking a Cyber Engineer Intern in Reston, VA.

Do you enjoy solving hard challenges, meeting and establishing new relationships, and working with a team focused on INNOVATION?  If you do, come join us at Leidos!   At Leidos we engage, develop, and empower our DIVERSE and VALUED people to foster a culture of creativity and growth.

Leidos’ Office of Technology and the Digital Modernization Accelerator have a cool internship available to support research and development efforts focused on Zero Trust Architecture, cybersecurity maturity processes and cloud integrations. The chosen candidate will support the implementation of a zero trust architecture in an hybrid on-premises/multi-cloud environment.

Leidos is a Fortune 500™ company aimed at embracing and solving some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Through science and technology, Leidos makes the world safer, healthier and more efficient through information technology, engineering, and science.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support research and development efforts focused on Zero Trust Architectures. Evaluate technologies and map the capabilities to Zero Trust Federal Guidance

• Develop evaluations on vendor solutions to identify critical capabilities and suitability for varying customers

• Support technology insertion projects and assist in preparing materials for demos/presentations

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Actively seeking degree in Engineering, Cyber Security, AI /ML, Computer Science, or related technical field

• Completed at least 1 years toward their degree and have demonstrated a record of high performance and a willingness to learn and grow

• Relevant skills in Cyber Security, Information Technology, or Networking

• Understanding of system engineering process

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Ideal Candidates should display the following:

• Interest in Finance & Business Operations with the industry leader in government services

• Energetic and enthusiastic behavior

• Eagerness to show initiative and solve problems

• Commitment to strengthening and sustaining an inclusive workplace

• Effective interpersonal and collaboration skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3.0 GPA.

• Seeking an advance degree in Engineering, Cyber Security, AI /ML, Computer Science

• Holds or working towards a technical certification (e.g. CEH, Security+, Network+, AWS SA, MCSA)

• Experience developing independent research materials on technical subjects

• Strong quantitative skills and detail oriented

• Basic skills in problem solving, prioritization and time management

• Ability to quickly learn new techniques/skills

• Ability to Work in a team environment and work under pressure

• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders

• Excellent organization and communication skills, both verbal and written

• Ability to think outside the box and identify issues, providing resolutions quickly

PAY RANGE:

• $36,400.00 - $56,000.00 - $75,600.00

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.

One company, four key markets Our key lines of business — civil, defense, health, and intelligence — are rife with opportunity. With the Leidos Innovations Center (LInC) as the technology-driven core of our business we continue our tradition of solving the toughest scientific and engineering problems for customers. An expanded workforce and capabilities portfolio enables us to compete internationally and provide increased efficiency and affordability to customers. As we grow, we'll maintain our agile and creative reputation.