Vigilant Cyber Systems

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Position: Software Development Intern

The intern will be responsible for designing and developing software modules using a variety of programming languages (e.g., C++, Python, and Rust). Training will be provided. This work will contribute to our Framework for Avionics Security Testing (FAST) project.

General Qualifications: Applicants must be US citizens and be eligible for Top Secret security clearances. Applicants must be able to produce clean, organized code, must be willing to solve significant challenges with minimal guidance, and must be enthusiastic about working within a small team. We are looking for intelligent, hard-working, quick learners who we can mentor and bring in as part of the team.

Specific Qualifications: Applicants must have experience with C/C++. Applicants should have experience programming in multiple languages and be comfortable with object-oriented programming. Experience with low-level programming and completion of an ethical hacking or network security course is preferred but not required.

Experience: We are looking to hire applicants currently enrolled in a Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering program with up to one year remaining before graduation.

After The Internship: Upon successful completion of the internship, it is possible that the intern will be able to continue development part-time while they complete their formal education and join us full-time after graduation. Graduating seniors will be considered for full-time employment immediately after their internship.

About Us: Vigilant Cyber Systems is a small defense contracting firm based in Mt. Airy, NC. We have supported a variety of Department of Defense programs in the cyber arena since our inception in 2010, providing software development, cyber testing, cyber-physical system pe*******on testing, and consulting services.

Because we are a small company, we are always looking to recruit candidates who share our entrepreneurial spirit, are excited about supporting our mission, and can help us grow. You will not be a number in a system or a small cog in a big machine; you will be an integral part of every aspect of the business and your opinion will be valued.

Location: All internships will take place in Mt. Airy, NC at the VCS Headquarters. We will provide housing in Mt. Airy at no cost for the duration of the internship. In previous years, we have rented houses for interns to share and applicants should expect similar accommodations.

Timeline: To accommodate varying school schedules, our internships typically run from late May until the middle of August with some flexibility on both the start and stop dates.

Hiring Process: Applications, interviews, and hiring will be considered in a rolling fashion on a first-come, first-served basis. We will consider applicants for positions for which they are best suited. Preference will be given to those who are most likely to join us as full-time engineers after graduation (or after successful completion of the internship).