AddressResponsibilities
Peraton is seeking a Summer 2024 Cyber Research Internin our Silver Spring, MD location in support of Peraton Labs.
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement cyber deception technologies to deter adversaries
- Conduct literature survey on state-of-the-art cyber deception technologies.
- Rapidly develop Proof-of-Concepts (PoCs) demonstrating research findings.
- Prepare documentations and presentations summarizing research findings.
- Collaborate with team members and integrate PoCs/prototypes into a unified technology.
- Create a broader impact by developing implementation plans for transferring the technology to Government customers.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- HS diploma and some advanced level training.
- US Citizenship required.
- Actively pursuing a BS/BA or preferably, MS or PhD majoring in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Science, or related field.
- Knowledge of Linux and Windows platforms.
- Ability to integrate, build, and test high-quality technical solutions.
- Effective communication and writing skills.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience working with cyber datasets is a plus.
- Familiarity with the principles and technologies used in modern TCP/IP networks is a plus.
- A passion to learn something new every day and to stay up-to-date with developments in your field.
- Adept at independent problem-solving and comfortable with a general approach of taking initiative to find and develop solutions.
- Ability and desire to quickly acquire knowledge of new subject matter areas.
- Working knowledge of modern computer networking technologies.
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.
