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Top Secret/SCI
Unspecified
Unspecified
IT - Security
Loveland, CO (On-Site/Office)
About Peraton
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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Program Overview
RDG (Risk Decision Group) provides nationwide background investigations compliant with national government standards to include support of continuous vetting for over 110 government agencies.
About The Role
Peraton is seeking a Summer 2026 Cybersecurity Intern in our Loveland, CO office. This is a hybrid position requiring in-office and remote work.
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 with at least 3 days per week in-office. 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:
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Desired Qualifications:
#PeratonIntern
SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range
$25.00/hour
Details
Target Salary Range: The rate / range per hour below represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
Benefits Statement: 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 Duration Statement: The 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.
EEO:Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Program Overview
RDG (Risk Decision Group) provides nationwide background investigations compliant with national government standards to include support of continuous vetting for over 110 government agencies.
About The Role
Peraton is seeking a Summer 2026 Cybersecurity Intern in our Loveland, CO office. This is a hybrid position requiring in-office and remote work.
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 with at least 3 days per week in-office. 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.
Qualifications
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.
- Basic understanding of information security principles (CIA triad).
- Familiarity with risk management and cybersecurity frameworks.
- General comprehension of operating system and networking fundamentals.
- 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.
#PeratonIntern
SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range
$25.00/hour
Details
Target Salary Range: The rate / range per hour below represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
Benefits Statement: 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 Duration Statement: The 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.
EEO:Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
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