Responsibilities
Peraton is seeking Summer 2026 Cyber Research Interns in our Bedford NH location.
Peraton Labs delivers innovative solutions and revolutionary new capabilities to solve the most difficult and complex challenges for government agencies utilities and commercial customers. With a distinguished heritage tracing back to Bell Labs Bellcore DHPC and Telcordia we are a self-sustaining research center within Peraton that provides applied research and engineering to enable government agencies utilities and commercial enterprises to fully exploit the future of communications analytics and cyber security. Peraton Labs cybersecurity research protects mission-critical systems and national cyber infrastructure through a broad range of initiatives in computer network defense cyber operations secure-by-design techniques and experimentation platforms.
Responsibilities:
Qualified applicants must be able to perform applied research and development in one or more key areas of interest:
- Design and implement state-of-the-art Deep Learning models to detect cyber security threats.
- Design and implement cyber deception technologies to deter adversaries
- Conduct literature survey on state-of-the-art cyber deception technologies.
- Conduct literature survey on adversarial attacks against Deep Learning architectures.
- Rapidly develop Proof-of-Concepts (PoCs) demonstrating research findings.
- Prepare documentations and presentations summarizing research findings.
- Collaborate with team members and integrate PoCs/prototypes into a unified technology.
- Create a broader impact by developing implementation plans for transferring the technology to Government customers.
- Full-spectrum cyber operations offensive and defensive cyber operations.
- Software reverse engineering vulnerability research and exploit development.
- Machine learning methods as applied to cyber security problems.
- Program analysis (including vulnerability detection and/or remediation)
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- HS diploma and some advanced level training.
- US Citizenship required.
- Must be a current student actively pursuing a BS/BA or preferably a MS or PhD degree majoring in Computer Science Machine Learning Computer Engineering Cybersecurity Information Science or related field.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience building systems in Python (PyTorch and Tensorflow) or C/C; additional languages (Java Rust Go etc) is a plus.
- Knowledge of Linux and Windows platforms.
- Ability to integrate build and test high-quality technical solutions.
- Effective communication and writing skills.
Desired Qualifications:
- Familiarity with the principles and technologies used in modern TCP/IP networks is a plus.
- Experience working with cyber datasets is a plus.
- A passion to learn something new every day and to stay up-to-date with developments in your field.
- Adept at independent problem-solving and comfortable with a general approach of taking initiative to find and develop solutions.
- Ability and desire to quickly acquire knowledge of new subject matter areas.
- Working knowledge of modern computer networking technologies.
#PeratonIntern
Peraton Overview
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 worlds 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 do the cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.
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 individuals 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.
SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range
EEO
EEO: Equal opportunity employer including disability and protected veterans or other characteristics protected by law.
Required Experience:
Intern
ResponsibilitiesPeraton is seeking Summer 2026 Cyber Research Interns in our Bedford NH location. Peraton Labs delivers innovative solutions and revolutionary new capabilities to solve the most difficult and complex challenges for government agencies utilities and commercial customers. With a distin...
Responsibilities
Peraton is seeking Summer 2026 Cyber Research Interns in our Bedford NH location.
Peraton Labs delivers innovative solutions and revolutionary new capabilities to solve the most difficult and complex challenges for government agencies utilities and commercial customers. With a distinguished heritage tracing back to Bell Labs Bellcore DHPC and Telcordia we are a self-sustaining research center within Peraton that provides applied research and engineering to enable government agencies utilities and commercial enterprises to fully exploit the future of communications analytics and cyber security. Peraton Labs cybersecurity research protects mission-critical systems and national cyber infrastructure through a broad range of initiatives in computer network defense cyber operations secure-by-design techniques and experimentation platforms.
Responsibilities:
Qualified applicants must be able to perform applied research and development in one or more key areas of interest:
- Design and implement state-of-the-art Deep Learning models to detect cyber security threats.
- Design and implement cyber deception technologies to deter adversaries
- Conduct literature survey on state-of-the-art cyber deception technologies.
- Conduct literature survey on adversarial attacks against Deep Learning architectures.
- Rapidly develop Proof-of-Concepts (PoCs) demonstrating research findings.
- Prepare documentations and presentations summarizing research findings.
- Collaborate with team members and integrate PoCs/prototypes into a unified technology.
- Create a broader impact by developing implementation plans for transferring the technology to Government customers.
- Full-spectrum cyber operations offensive and defensive cyber operations.
- Software reverse engineering vulnerability research and exploit development.
- Machine learning methods as applied to cyber security problems.
- Program analysis (including vulnerability detection and/or remediation)
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- HS diploma and some advanced level training.
- US Citizenship required.
- Must be a current student actively pursuing a BS/BA or preferably a MS or PhD degree majoring in Computer Science Machine Learning Computer Engineering Cybersecurity Information Science or related field.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience building systems in Python (PyTorch and Tensorflow) or C/C; additional languages (Java Rust Go etc) is a plus.
- Knowledge of Linux and Windows platforms.
- Ability to integrate build and test high-quality technical solutions.
- Effective communication and writing skills.
Desired Qualifications:
- Familiarity with the principles and technologies used in modern TCP/IP networks is a plus.
- Experience working with cyber datasets is a plus.
- A passion to learn something new every day and to stay up-to-date with developments in your field.
- Adept at independent problem-solving and comfortable with a general approach of taking initiative to find and develop solutions.
- Ability and desire to quickly acquire knowledge of new subject matter areas.
- Working knowledge of modern computer networking technologies.
#PeratonIntern
Peraton Overview
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 worlds 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 do the cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.
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 individuals 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.
SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range
EEO
EEO: Equal opportunity employer including disability and protected veterans or other characteristics protected by law.
Required Experience:
Intern
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