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Cybersecurity Platform Intern

Leidos is an American defense, aviation, information technology, and biomedical research company that provides scientific, engineering, systems integration, and technical services to government and commercial customers.

Leidos

Employee count: 5000+

Salary: 48k-87k USD

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Leidos Corporate Information Security is seeking a Cybersecurity Platform Intern to support enterprise security initiatives. This internship provides hands-on experience working in a large-scale cybersecurity environment across identity, network, and data protection domains.

The selected candidate will contribute to real-world security projects focused on improving visibility, strengthening access controls, and enhancing detection capabilities. Project assignments may include identity security analytics, data protection and access governance, or network and third-party connectivity analysis.

This is an opportunity to work alongside experienced cybersecurity professionals while developing practical skills in security operations, analytics, and engineering. Learn and grow with Leidos, a Fortune 500 company working in some of the most challenging areas of the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Complete a work package assignment that helps improve the underlying cyber security for the Leidos enterprise.
  • Analyze security data from enterprise tools (e.g., log platforms, identity systems, cloud services)
  • Assist in building dashboards and reports to improve security visibility
  • Document system configurations, access controls, and security processes
  • Identify potential risks, gaps, or improvement opportunities
  • Support cross-functional teams in troubleshooting and analysis efforts
  • Present findings in clear, concise written summaries

Basic Qualifications:

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
  • US citizenship required
  • Basic understanding of networking and/or cybersecurity concepts
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly
  • Ability to work independently in a remote or hybrid environment

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Exposure to cybersecurity tools or concepts (e.g., logging platforms, identity systems, cloud security)
  • Familiarity with networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, firewalls, VPNs)
  • Experience with data analysis or visualization tools (Excel, Power BI, etc.)
  • Interest in cybersecurity operations, threat detection, or Zero Trust architecture
  • Coding experience with Python or other scripting languages

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

April 3, 2026

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 $48,100.00 - $86,950.00

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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Leidos' story begins in 1969 when Dr. J. Robert Beyster, a visionary scientist, founded Science Applications Incorporated (SAI) in La Jolla, San Diego, California. With a modest investment and a powerful idea, Dr. Beyster embarked on a journey to apply scientific expertise to solve complex problems. The company's early days were marked by a focus on research and engineering, tackling challenges for various government and commercial clients. One of its initial significant projects involved studying radiation-based cancer therapy for the Los Alamos National Laboratory, which laid the groundwork for Leidos' future health business. SAI soon expanded its reach, opening an office in Albuquerque to support the Air Force Weapons Laboratory's work on electromagnetic phenomena, a precursor to the company's Physical Science Group.

Throughout the 1980s, the company, then known as Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), strategically shifted its focus towards national security and defense, solidifying its position as a key government services provider. This era set the stage for substantial growth and diversification. The 1990s saw SAIC continue to expand its offerings and international presence, securing its first major global contract with the Kuwaiti Defense Forces. A pivotal moment arrived in 2013 when SAIC underwent a significant transformation, splitting into two independent, publicly traded companies: a new company retaining the SAIC name and the original company, which was rebranded as Leidos (a name derived from 'kaleidoscope'). Leidos, as the legal successor to the original SAIC, inherited its pre-2013 stock price and corporate filing history and established its new headquarters in Reston, Virginia. This strategic move allowed Leidos to sharpen its focus on national security, health, and engineering solutions. Another major milestone occurred in August 2016 when Leidos merged with Lockheed Martin's Information Systems & Global Solutions (IS&GS) business, a landmark transaction that created the defense industry's largest IT services provider and significantly expanded Leidos' capabilities and market share. Today, Leidos stands as a Fortune 500® global science and technology leader, employing approximately 47,000 people worldwide and generating billions in annual revenue, committed to making the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through innovation and technology.

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