Cyber Applied Research Intern

Description

Lockheed Martin – Advanced Concepts Laboratory (ACL) – Cybersecurity Engineer

About Lockheed Martin:

Lockheed Martin is a leading technology innovation company with a vast team working with partners worldwide to provide proven performance for customers facing tough challenges. They have employees based in many states across the US and internationally, with business locations in numerous countries and territories.

About the Advanced Concepts Laboratory (ACL):

For nearly two decades, the Advanced Concepts Laboratory (ACL) has been a leader in cybersecurity innovation, developing cutting-edge solutions for the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Intelligence Community (IC). Their mission is to empower national security personnel with game-changing Information Operations (IO) and Computer Network Operations (CNO) technologies to address critical challenges.

Description:

ACL is seeking passionate and skilled cybersecurity professionals to join their team. They are looking for individuals who thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy tackling complex problems. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for cybersecurity and a desire to create groundbreaking operational capabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Software Development: Contribute to user-space or kernel-space development using C, C++, and Python.
• Networking: Develop applications utilizing network protocols and socket programming.
• Debugging: Utilize debuggers like gdb, windbg, OllyDbg, and Valgrind for code analysis.
• Research: Conduct guided technical research explorations to identify and address emerging threats.
• Prototype Development: Author technical portions of proposals, present research findings, and demonstrate prototypes to team members and clients.

Currently pursuings:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Security, or equivalent experience.
• Proven skills in user-space or kernel-space development.
• Expertise in C, C++, and Python software development.
• Strong understanding of network protocols and socket application development.
• Experience with debugging tools (gdb, windbg, etc.).
• Ability to conduct guided research tasks.
• Eligibility for a Top-Secret security clearance.

Desired Skills:

• Applied research skills.
• Embedded systems development.
• Compiler design and implementation.
• Machine learning/Artificial Intelligence.
• Reverse engineering on x86/x86_64, MIPS, ARM, or PowerPC.
• Vulnerability analysis of source code or binaries.
• IDS and PSP design and implementation.
• Cyber/IO/CNO R&D.
• Current Top-Secret clearance.

Benefits:

• Participation in the Lockheed Martin Incentive Plan.
• Opportunity to work with a world-class team of researchers and engineers.
• Contribution to projects at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Location:

This position requires on-site work at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Security Clearance:

This position requires a government security clearance; US citizenship is required.

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