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Cyber System Exploitation Co-Op (Jan - June 2027) - Group 05-59

MIT Lincoln Laboratory

Lexington, MA · HybridCo-op$23–32/hrSeen 3w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$23–32/hr
Location
Lexington, MAHybrid
Role Type
Co-op
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Security clearanceBachelor's degree

Job overview

The Cyber System Exploitation Co-Op at MIT Lincoln Laboratory conducts research and development for compromise detection in Internet of Things devices, involving web service development, novel detection techniques, and IoT exploitation trend research while working with a team of experts.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Linux OS InternalsGitDockerCommon Exploitation TechniquesPythonDjangoReactTechnical Writing/Presentation

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Math, Physics, or Similar Technical ProgramU.S. CitizenshipSecret Level DoD Security Clearance

Full job description

The Cyber System Assessments Group performs software and hardware reverse engineering, vulnerability research and discovery, and system exploitation. We develop and prototype cutting-edge capabilities for our operational partners in the U.S. government. We look for, find, and demonstrate cyber vulnerabilities so that vulnerabilities in U.S. systems can be corrected, and so that vulnerabilities in other systems are better understood. U.S. Government leaders rely on us for our expert guidance, and our technical role with our U.S. Government sponsors is considered essential to the success of their missions.

Position Description

As a Cyber System Exploitation Co-Op, you will work with a team of experts to conduct research and development related to compromise detection for Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Your project will build your technical skills and experience through several lines of effort, including web service development, creation of novel techniques for compromise detection, and research into current trends in IoT device exploitation.

Desired technical skills:

  • Linux OS internals

  • Git

  • Docker

  • Common exploitation techniques

  • Python

  • Django

  • React

  • Technical writing/presentation

This position will be filled for co-op projects that run from Jan - June, 2027. There is an opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement for this co-op.

Requirements

Candidates must be a junior or senior undergraduate, or a graduate, degree candidate in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Math, Physics, or similar technical program.

Compensation

  • Technical Co-Op: $25 – $32 per hour (based on year in school)

  • Administrative Co-Op: $23 – $27 per hour (based on year in school)

Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.

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