Cyber Security Summer Internship
Research & Teaching assistant for Cyber Defenders Program
Now in its second year, the Cyber Defenders Program is a 8-week internship program inspired by a similar program at Lawrence Livermore National Lab. The program provides community college students opportunity to develop cutting edge computer science & cybersecurity skills through classroom environment as well as projects developed with industry partners. Last year, our students worked on wide-ranging projects related to machine learning for malware analysis to developing a raspberry-pi powered intrusion detection device. You can learn more about us at : http://medium.com/cyberdefenders.
We are looking for a motivated student with relevant cybersecurity and computer science background to join our team, and help mentor community college students through the program & projects.
Responsibilities include
- Working with project partners & stakeholders to identify necessary core cyber security skills, develop appropriate instructional materials, and deliver instruction to students in the Cyber Defenders Program
- Working with students individually and in small groups to ensure success in gaining core cybersecurity skills and delivering on industry projects
- Help with program administration and field trips
Minimum requirements
- Effective communicator with solid writing skills
- Must have experience with cybersecurity and computer science. Bachelor’s degree in related field and ongoing enrollment in a relevant education program preferred.
- Expert knowledge of at-least one programming language (Python, C/C++, Java or Javascript), intermediate expertise in operating systems and relevant security libraries
- Experience working with development of technical projects in either educational or industry setting
This position is for independent internship, and applicants are expected to work onsite in San Jose, CA. The position will be based full-time on campus at San Jose City College from June 18-August 10th. We expect the Teaching & Research Assistants to work some hours before the program starts to complete curriculum, planning, and logistics.
Job Type: Internship & Salary: Based on Experience
Interested applicants: Please send your resume to cyberdefendersprogram@gmail.com, do highlight relevant coursework and experience in the cover letter.