Cybersecurity Co-op

Description

At Leidos’ High Fidelity Simulation Business Area, we’re not just building systems-we’re revolutionizing the future of naval simulation, training, and analysis for the US Navy. Imagine being part of a team where your work directly redefines naval capabilities. You will get to work with state‑of‑the‑art technology developing the most sophisticated and "game changing" trainers the US Navy deploys, systems such as CIAT - Combined Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) and Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Trainer.

Leidos is seeking energetic, motivated, self‑starters for these technically sophisticated and challenging cybersecurity engineering positions. Cybersecurity Co‑ops may develop complex, defensive cybersecurity solutions for trainer systems and their development environments, and assess and upgrade Linux servers and workstations. All work is developed and executed in a Linux OS environment. All work is directly applicable to actual military training systems. Co‑op students will gain invaluable, real‑world experience on state‑of‑the‑art computer‑based systems.

This co‑op rotation will start in May 2026 and conclude in December 2026. Subsequent co‑op rotations are available for those who require multiple co‑op experiences.

• You MUST be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related technical degree, have at least a 3.2 GPA, and be able to demonstrate solid Linux system and defensive cybersecurity skills.
• You MUST be available to work at least 7 months full time as a co‑op.
• You MUST have U.S. Citizenship and be eligible to obtain a U.S. Government granted security clearance. Employment is contingent on receiving an interim Secret security clearance.
• You WILL be working in a professional environment and contributing to systems that will be used throughout the U.S. Navy. Therefore, candidates must be dedicated to producing quality work results and must be extremely attentive to detail.

If you’re looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We’re not hiring followers. We’re recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We’re already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Pay Range: $48,100.00 - $86,950.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit

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