Responsibilities
The Mission
Noblis is looking for a sharp, forward-thinking
Cybersecurity Intern to help us map our current cryptographic landscape and build the blueprint for a
Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) future. This isn't just "checking boxes"-you'll be helping us ensure long-term data integrity against the next generation of threats.
What You'll Be Doing
Your primary goal will be to help us understand how to create thorough and effective PQC migration plans. You will work directly with our security engineering team to:
- Audit the Present: Assist in conducting a comprehensive cryptographic inventory of our test network. This includes identifying where we use RSA, ECC, and various TLS versions across internal and external applications.
- Map the Data Flow: Help identify "harvest now, decrypt later" risks by locating high-value data encrypted with algorithms vulnerable to quantum attacks.
- PQC Research: Stay updated on the latest NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography standards (like ML-KEM and ML-DSA) and evaluate how they fit into our existing tech stack.
- Migration Planning: Assist in drafting our PQC Migration Roadmap, prioritizing systems for upgrades based on risk, data longevity, and vendor support.
- Documentation: Maintain a "Crypto-Agility" database that tracks our progress and helps us pivot as new standards are ratified.
Our virtual network testbed is an AWS environment that mimics an enterprise network and allows us to evaluate different cryptographic algorithms and inventorying solutions. You should be able to work with minimal supervision to help us in this process. At the same time, you should feel empowered to give us input on how to improve our tool and processes to achieve our overall goals.
Required Qualifications
- U.S. Citizenship
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program (junior or senior preferred) majoring in cybersecurity, computer science, mathematics, or a related field
- GPA 3.3 or higher
- Familiarity with AWS, Terraform, Ansible, and Linux
- Familiarity with network discovery tools (like Nmap, Wireshark, or specialized vulnerability scanners)
Desired Qualifications
- Ability to work independently to achieve specified goals
- Ability to explain technical concepts to non-expert
- Strong organizational and communication skills
Overview
OverviewNoblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, take on some of the nation's toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to our customers' most critical missions. We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded in objectivity and collaboration, ensuring our work creates lasting impact across federal missions.
We work with a broad range of government agencies in the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors. Learn more and find opportunities at careers.noblis.org
Why Work at NoblisAt Noblis, we share a passion for excellence and innovation, and we create an environment where people can do meaningful work while maintaining the balance that keeps them energized and fulfilled. We seek out individuals with a natural curiosity and desire to collaborate and learn. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we consistently seek exceptionally skilled, mission-driven professionals who care deeply about doing work that enriches lives and makes our nation safer.
Noblis has earned numerous workplace awards for our culture, our commitment to employee well-being, and our dedication to meaningful, impactful work. We also maintain a drug-free workplace.
Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us.
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Total Rewards
At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.
Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis' total compensation package.
Posted Salary Range
USD $23.00 - USD $38.00 /Hr.
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