Cybersecurity Engineer – Co-op

Peraton

. Support cybersecurity, IT operations, and systems security efforts protecting technology and services relied upon by County departments .

Posted 10/27/2026internshipSan Diego • California • United StatesEntry Level💰 $25 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates foundational knowledge of cybersecurity principles and technologies, with hands-on experience in cybersecurity tools and IT operations. Capable of collaborating on real-world cybersecurity challenges while adapting to new technologies and changing priorities.

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Cybersecurity PrinciplesCybersecurity ToolsNetworking TechnologiesSystem AdministrationAgile Development Processes

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Hard Skills

CybersecurityNetworkingOperating SystemsSystem AdministrationVulnerability AssessmentIncident ResponseCloud ComputingSecurity MonitoringAgentic AI ImplementationAdministrative Controls

Soft Skills

AdaptabilityCollaborationIndependent WorkProblem-SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

WiresharkMetasploitKali LinuxJiraServiceNow

Industry Keywords

Public-Sector ITIT OperationsTechnology InfrastructureCybersecurity PracticesAdvanced-Level Training

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityITSMLinuxServiceNow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support cybersecurity, IT operations, and systems security efforts protecting technology and services relied upon by County departments
Work alongside Peraton professionals to gain hands-on experience with cybersecurity tools, enterprise IT environments, and security practices
Contribute to projects supporting the County’s technology infrastructure and services
Investigate a technology or business process, such as agentic AI implementation in an enterprise environment
Determine high-level controls required for secure implementation
Recommend industry tools and administrative controls, including necessary policies and procedures
Collaborate with experienced professionals on real-world cybersecurity challenges in a public-sector IT environment
Work 40 hours per week from January 2027 through August 2027

Requirements

What you’ll need

U.S. citizenship
High school diploma and some advanced-level training
Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program, with progress toward a degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related field
Foundational knowledge of cybersecurity principles, technologies, and processes through coursework or projects
Coursework, lab, project, or prior internship experience involving cybersecurity tools, networking, operating systems, or system administration
Ability to learn new technologies, adapt to changing priorities, and work independently and collaboratively
GPA of 3.0 or higher (desired)
Exposure to cybersecurity tools such as Wireshark, Metasploit, Kali Linux, or similar technologies (desired)
Familiarity with network security, vulnerability assessment, security monitoring, or incident response concepts (desired)
Experience with Linux, Windows, networking technologies, or system administration (desired)
Exposure to cloud computing environments and associated security concepts (desired)
Familiarity with Agile development processes, Jira, ServiceNow, or other IT service management tools (desired)
Hands-on experience through cybersecurity labs, academic projects, personal projects, hackathons, or prior internships (desired)
No security clearance required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Health savings account
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Parental leave
401(k)
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
Company-paid holidays
Hybrid work arrangement