Research & Development Intern - Summer 2026

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Software Development & Engineering

Job Description

The Research & Development Intern will join a team focused on advanced enterprise-level network security solutions for Summer 2026. This role involves working in a collaborative, small team environment, contributing to projects such as intrusion prevention, firewall, DDoS protection, VPN, encryption, and web filtering. Interns will also collaborate with vulnerability analysts and reverse engineers, requiring strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Good To Have:
  • Experience with Python on both Microsoft Windows and Linux OSes
  • Knowledge of jscript, vbscript, python or any scripting language
  • Some programming experience
Must Have:
  • Coursework in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, information security, or related fields
  • Fluency in C/C++, Java, or Python
  • Familiarity with network and application protocols (IPv4/6, TCP, UDP)
  • Familiarity with security technologies (authentication, encryption, compression, VPN)
  • Familiarity with networking and security equipment (switches, routers, firewalls, IPS, VPN, VLAN)

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Overview:

The Research & Development Intern will be a member of a team working on cutting-edge, enterprise-level network security solutions during Summer 2026.

Responsibilities:

Candidates should thrive on working in a close, small team environment and possess excellent interpersonal skills, plus analytical, problem solving, verbal and written communication skills. Interns will work on a team that works on projects including but not limited to: intrusion prevention, firewall, DDoS and traffic anomaly protection, VPN, encryption, port and host scans, web filtering, collaboration with vulnerability analysts and reverse engineers.

Required Qualifications:

  • Coursework in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, information security, or related fields
  • Fluency in one or more of the following languages: C/C++, Java, or Python
  • Familiarity with:
  • Network and application protocols (IPv4/6, TCP, UDP) down to the packet level
  • Security technologies (authentication, encryption, compression, VPN)
  • Networking (switches, routers) and security (firewalls, IPS) equipment and technologies (VPN, VLAN)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Python on both Microsoft Windows and Linux OSes is a plus
  • Knowledge of jscript, vbscript, python or any scripting language
  • Some programming experience

This position does not offer sponsorship for work permit applications or renewals, either now or in the future. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship, both currently and moving forward. The company will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this role (including, but not limited to, H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT, or any other employment-based visa).

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