Job Title: Engineering Intern Department: Engineering Reports to: Manager of Development Office: Columbia, MD Work Location: Hybrid Owl Cyber Defense is a leader and trusted partner in cyber security. We deliver solutions that protect and connect the world's most critical networks. Owl's product lines of cross domain, data diode, and portable media solutions provide the strongest available security checkpoints for threat prevention and secure data availability. Our in-depth expertise in security engineering at the operating system level enables us to help government and commercial customers meet ever-evolving cyber security threats.
Job Summary:Owl is hiring for an Engineering Intern. In that role, you will gain hands-on experience developing secure, Linux-based systems used in Owl's cross domain and data diode solutions. Working under the guidance of experienced engineers, you will participate in real-world software development cycles that enhance national and enterprise-level cybersecurity. This role offers exposure to secure operating system development, networking, and system hardening as part of a hands-on engineering team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:May include:
- Contribute to the design, development, and testing of secure software components in Java, Rust or Python.
- Collaborate with software and systems engineers to integrate code into Linux-based environments.
- Participate in code reviews, debugging, and test execution using Owl's development standards.
- Support development of secure data transfer software aligned with STIG/CIS best practices.
- Gain exposure to SELinux configuration, systemd unit creation, and secure file handling.
- Develop and execute unit and functional tests to verify software performance.
- Use version control tools (Git) and scripting (Python/Bash) to automate development and test workflows.
- Participate in agile workflows, contributing ideas for process improvement and feature enhancement.
Requirements/Qualifications: - Education
- Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
- Experience
- Coursework or project experience in software development and Linux/Unix programming.
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Familiarity with at least one major programming language (Java, Python, or Rust).
- Basic understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP/IP).
- Exposure to software version control (Git) and debugging tools (gdb).
- Additional Competencies/Requirements
- Candidates must be able to obtain/maintain a US Government security clearance.
- Interest in secure coding, operating systems, and embedded systems.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.
- Clear written and verbal communication.
- Eagerness to learn from mentors and collaborate in a technical environment.
- Adaptable and organized in managing multiple tasks.
Salary:The hourly pay rate for this position ranges between $20.00/hr and $35.00/hr USD. This range represents Owl Cyber Defense Solutions' good-faith estimate of the base salary for this position at the time of posting. Placement within the range will depend on factors such as relevant work experience, geographic location, education, training, certifications, key skills, internal equity, market data, and other job-related considerations. Compensation will not be below any applicable local minimum wage.
Benefits:Owl offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and wellbeing of our employees and their families. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, generous paid time off, company-paid life insurance, and company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance. Employees may also choose from a variety of voluntary benefits and wellness programs. Specific benefit plan details, employee contribution rates, eligibility requirements, and other program information will be shared during the hiring process.
About Owl Cyber Defense Solutions, LLCOwl Cyber Defense Solutions, LLC is a fast-growing cybersecurity solutions company, holding a firm leadership position in network security and secure information transfer. It is a privately-owned US company with offices in Columbia, MD, Danbury, CT and Morrisville, NC. For more information, see ;br>
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