Overview
Remote
USD 55,250.00 - 99,875.00 per year
Full Time
Skills
ICS
Research
Reverse Engineering
Program Management
Research and Development
Documentation
Business Development
Leadership
Computer Science
Scripting
Programming Languages
Windows PowerShell
Python
C++
Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning (ML)
Cyber Security
DoD
Security Clearance
Operating Systems
Embedded Systems
Linux
Microsoft Windows
IoT
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Visio
Microsoft PowerPoint
Roadmaps
Market Analysis
Law
Job Details
The Leidos Cyber Accelerator is redefining how we build the methods, technologies and create solutions that scale for operational technology (OT), control systems (ICS), and critical infrastructure. We are seeking a cybersecurity intern to support OT cyber projects.
The ideal candidate is passionate about supporting unique research & development efforts to prototype development, culminating in deployment of our products and solutions to customers. This role works alongside junior and senior engineers and research scientists with expertise in machine learning, cybersecurity, IT, reverse engineering, and Cyber AI. The successful candidate will have experience in areas such as industrial control systems, cybersecurity, and how application of artificial intelligence (AI) can improve OT industries.
Primary Responsibilities
Basic Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
We're not looking for perfectly polished resumes or perfect fits. We're looking for people who break limits, ask hard questions, and don't wait to be told what's next. At Leidos, we're not following the roadmap - we're redrawing it.
Original Posting:
November 12, 2025
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $55,250.00 - $99,875.00
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.
The ideal candidate is passionate about supporting unique research & development efforts to prototype development, culminating in deployment of our products and solutions to customers. This role works alongside junior and senior engineers and research scientists with expertise in machine learning, cybersecurity, IT, reverse engineering, and Cyber AI. The successful candidate will have experience in areas such as industrial control systems, cybersecurity, and how application of artificial intelligence (AI) can improve OT industries.
Primary Responsibilities
- Assist directly researchers, engineers, and program management with advanced research & development of modern new technologies and capabilities around protecting critical infrastructure sectors.
- Aid in the continuing operation, expansion, and capabilities of multiple lab environments that replicate key industries.
- Working independently and/or as a team member to develop documentation and strategy materials to support business development, subject matter experts, and leadership in understanding the unique challenges critical infrastructure faces around cybersecurity and the Leidos capabilities to address them.
Basic Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Master's or Doctorate degree in Computer Science or related technical field and 0+ years of experience.
- Experience with common cybersecurity concepts, frameworks, and approaches to designing secure systems (NIST, MITRE, CMMC etc.)
- Experience with some scripting and/or programming languages, tools and techniques (PowerShell, Zsh, python, C++, etc.)
- Novel understanding of Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning technologies and capabilities.
- Strong, self-motivated, desire to learn the challenges facing Operational Technology environments in applying cybersecurity principles to the unique challenges facing them (up to and including Industrial Control Systems).
- Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance - ship required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong familiarity with multiple operating systems including those unique to embedded or other industrial devices (LINUX, Windows IoT, etc.)
- Knowledge of industrial control system protocols and functions used in at least one major industrial sector.
- Proficiency with MS Office Products (Word, Excel, Visio, & PowerPoint)
We're not looking for perfectly polished resumes or perfect fits. We're looking for people who break limits, ask hard questions, and don't wait to be told what's next. At Leidos, we're not following the roadmap - we're redrawing it.
Original Posting:
November 12, 2025
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $55,250.00 - $99,875.00
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.
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