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The Role
Supports cybersecurity assessment and secure deployment of mission-critical software. The intern works with cyber, software, systems, and integration engineers to assess solutions, provide secure-development feedback, define requirements, develop test plans, operate DevSecOps pipelines, review vulnerability scans, and help remediate security issues. The role involves Java, C++, Python, JavaScript, networking, container platforms, security scanning tools, and federal hardening standards. It is fully on-site in San Diego and requires ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret clearance.
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About The Role:
Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), a leading defense technology company, is seeking a Information Technology (IT) Security Engineer Intern to be part of our Integrated Mission Systems team and based out of our San Diego, CA location.
The IT Security Engineer Intern will be paired with a project cyber security lead and work with a fast-paced team of mission-focused engineers to solve some of the DoD’s toughest challenges. He/She must possess initiative, creativity, reliability, and efficient teamwork and strict attention to detail and possess solid analytical abilities, coupled with a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive.
Clearance & Location Requirements:
- All applicants must be able to obtain/maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
- This is a fully on-site position, based out of our San Diego, CA location.
Key Responsibilities
What You Will Do:
- Assess and report on software solutions across IDT’s Integrated Mission Systems (IMS) business area
- Provide feedback to developers to help build cyber secure high-quality, innovative, and fully performing software which integrates with other system components.
- Help deploy software solutions through secure DEVSECOPS pipelines.
- Work with various IMS teammates to gather user requirements, define system functionality, and develop test plans for various integrated commercial applicates and code written in various languages, like Java, C++, Python, and JavaScript.
- Work with other software engineers, systems engineers, integration engineers, and subject matter experts to deliver robust technical solutions
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Who You Are (Required):
- Work completed toward a bachelor’s degree in applicable discipline such as software engineering, computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, data science, cyber security, mathematics, or aeronautical engineering
- Completed coursework/experience in application development with JAVA or C++ in a Linux or Windows environment
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time as needed
What Makes You Stand Out:
- Experience with any of the following: JavaScript, Java, Python, C++
- Proficiency with version control software like Git or SVN and version control workflows that support development of complex software projects
- Familiarity with computer networking and various networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP, CORBA, DDS)
- Experience using deployment platforms such as Kubernetes and Docker
- Current college juniors/rising seniors preferred
- Experience integrating and running SAST and DAST tools (e.g., SonarQube, OWASP ZAP) and Image scan tools (Xray, Trivy, Grype) within CI/CD workflows to identify code and image level vulnerabilities and OWASP Top 10 risks.
- Experience with utilizing automated scanning tools to detect deployment security flaws.
- Familiarity in reviewing, triaging, and prioritizing vulnerability scan results, collaborating with developers to provide actionable remediation guidance.
- Familiarity with DISA STIGs (Security Technical Implementation Guides) to configure and harden operating systems and applications to federal standards.
If you see yourself reflected in this role and are excited about the impact you could make, we encourage you to apply! If you know someone who may be a great fit, please feel free to share this opportunity with your network.
Pay Range*: $28 - $34 / Hour
*Pursuant to California Senate Bill 1162, IDT is required to disclose the “pay scale” or “pay range” associated with a job posting. Notably, however, this amount may not be reflective of actual compensation that may be earned as pay is dependent on a candidate’s experience, skills, and education. The posted range does not include bonuses, commissions, tips, or other benefits. Click here for additional information about Senate Bill 1162. IDT is often looking to place multiple candidates at various levels. Therefore, more than one pay range has been included, commensurate with experience.
Job Benefits
IDT’s Summer Internship Program offers students the opportunity to learn from experts and perform meaningful work in a professional work environment. IDT interns gain valuable, hands-on experience and solve real-world problems. In this program, students can expect:
- A 10–12-week program; up to 40 hours per week
- Competitive pay
- Individual mentoring
- Valuable training
- A supportive culture
- Social events and team building activities
EEO Statement:
IDT is an Equal Opportunity employer.
About
Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) is a leading defense technology company focused on rapidly delivering mission-critical software and systems solutions to the U.S. government. The company specializes in automation, digital engineering, and enabling the rapid integration of advanced capabilities into complex weapon and combat systems. These essential solutions empower the warfighter to field, operate, and sustain decisive capability at speed and scale. At IDT, our employees are developing advanced mission-critical outcomes by consistently delivering high-quality results, fostering innovation, applying rigorous problem-solving, and effectively collaborating across multifaceted teams and stakeholders. Grounded in these competencies, IDT translates complex customer priorities into robust software solutions.
Skills Required
- Work completed toward a bachelor's degree in software engineering, computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, data science, cybersecurity, mathematics, aeronautical engineering, or a related discipline
- Completed coursework or experience in application development with Java or C++ in a Linux or Windows environment
- Ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret U.S. security clearance
- Ability to travel up to 10% as needed
- Experience with JavaScript, Java, Python, or C++
- Proficiency with Git or SVN and version-control workflows for complex software projects
- Familiarity with computer networking and protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, CORBA, or DDS
- Experience using Kubernetes and Docker
- Experience integrating SAST, DAST, and image-scanning tools into CI/CD workflows
- Experience using automated tools to detect deployment security flaws
- Familiarity reviewing, triaging, and prioritizing vulnerability scan results and guiding remediation
- Familiarity with DISA STIGs for hardening operating systems and applications
- Current college junior or rising senior status
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The Company
What We Do
WHO WE ARE Innovative Defense Technologies -IDT- provides automated software testing, data analysis, and cybersecurity solutions for the DOD's mission-critical systems. Using patented Automated Test and ReTest (ATRT) technology, we support the entire software testing lifecycle from component testing, to system integration and testing, to the analysis of results. Our automated test and analysis solutions enable the rapid update and delivery of large, complex systems. Our technologies offer: -Rapid system configuration assessment and validation -Repeatable, consistent testing, analysis and reporting -On-demand regression tests in response to cyber threats -Statistical rigor in test and analysis -Reduced time and manpower At IDT, we work closely with our customers to tailor our products to support their systems and meet their goals. IDT has the expertise, strategies and processes in place to provide an automated solution for your next project. Let us help you dramatically accelerate test execution time, expand test coverage and improve software quality. OUR MISSION Our mission is to enable new software capabilities to be fielded faster and more affordably by reducing the amount of time and the cost spent on software testing. Through the use of our software testing technology, IDT is changing the way testing is being done for large, complex, software systems.
