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.
ResponsibilitiesPeraton is seeking Summer 2027 Cybersecurity Engineer Interns in support of various programs within Peraton.
We ask that each intern be available to work the duration of the ten weeks (June to August) and commit to working a minimum of 35-40 hours per week. This program is geared toward technical college students, actively enrolled at a four-year university, who will be rising into their junior or senior years. However, strong underclassmen may be considered if they have declared their major and have completed qualified coursework.
Responsibilities:
- Provide IT, Cyber and basic systems support for the commercial products.
- Support a series of IT Cybersecurity efforts as part of a project team.
- Become familiar with the high level operational and maintenance tasks on programs.
- Learn about the different types of IT technology (ex. VMware, Cisco, Red Hat, Microsoft).
- Learn about Peraton and project culture.#PeratonIntern
Required Qualifications:
- HS Diploma and some advanced level training.
- US Citizenship.
- Have completed progress toward a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, computer science, computer engineering, information systems, or a related field.
- Foundational education in cybersecurity technologies and processes.
- Hands on experience with cybersecurity tools through coursework and/or prior internships.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to quickly adapt and learn new technologies and concepts.
- Self-motivated, independent, detail oriented, responsible team-player.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
Desired Qualifications:
- 3.0 and above GPA.
- Exposure to Agile software development processes.
- Exposure to cloud computing environments.
- Hands-on experience with cyber tools: Wireshark, Metasploit, Kali Linux, etc.
Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.
Application StatementsThe application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own. EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Skills Required
- High school diploma and some advanced-level training
- U.S. citizenship
- Progress toward a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, computer engineering, information systems, or a related field
- Foundational education in cybersecurity technologies and processes
- Hands-on experience with cybersecurity tools through coursework or prior internships
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to quickly adapt and learn new technologies and concepts
- Self-motivated, independent, detail-oriented, responsible team player
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- GPA of 3.0 or above
- Exposure to Agile software development processes
- Exposure to cloud computing environments
- Hands-on experience with Wireshark, Metasploit, Kali Linux, or similar cybersecurity tools
Peraton Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Peraton and has not been reviewed or approved by Peraton.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are described as broad, including medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and specialty programs like virtual physical therapy and surgical/cancer care navigation. Medical coverage is also characterized as a standout part of the overall package in terms of perceived quality.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) with employer matching and is repeatedly positioned as a strong component of total rewards. The 401(k) benefit is frequently singled out as one of the most valued parts of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are positioned as robust, including PTO, holidays, paid sick days, and floating holidays, with some roles offering notably generous accrual. Leave breadth is reinforced by related programs such as short/long-term disability and bereavement leave.
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What We Do
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.
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