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Viasat

2mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Engineering
    IT & Cybersecurity
  • Germantown
  • 22d left

AI generated summary

  • You must be pursuing a degree in engineering or computer science, graduate between Dec 2025-Jun 2026, have security fundamentals knowledge, critical thinking skills, and a collaborative mindset.
  • You will ensure security compliance, automate processes, audit configurations, collaborate on system design, refactor legacy systems, develop libraries, test integrations, and triage alerts.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, computer science or a related field
  • To be eligible for this position your final graduation date must fall between December 2025 and June 2026
  • Some knowledge of security fundamentals and the "secure by design" philosophy
  • Critical thinking skills
  • A willingness to question, collaborate and learn

Responsibilities

  • Working with other software teams to ensure they meet security requirements
  • Writing and reviewing security automation for critical procedures
  • Auditing configuration and logs to ensure compliance and identify problems
  • Collaborating with architects elements of system design
  • Refactoring legacy systems to reduce technical debt
  • Developing innersource libraries and operating software services to fill gaps
  • Staying ahead of new developments and advisories from the security community
  • Crafting security automation software
  • Testing integrations with other APIs, CICD platforms and deployment environments
  • Meeting with other application teams to review configuration
  • Triaging alerts from automated systems

FAQs

What type of role is this internship for?

This is a Cybersecurity Software Engineer Intern position.

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship lasts 12-13 weeks.

Is this internship paid?

Yes, the internship is compensated, with the hourly pay ranging from $20.91 to $56.97, depending on various factors.

Where will I work during the internship?

You will work onsite at a Viasat office location, although hybrid work may be determined by individual roles and teams.

What are the internship start dates?

There are two cohorts: Cohort 1 runs from May 20th, 2025 to August 15th, 2025, and Cohort 2 runs from June 17th, 2025 to September 12th, 2025.

What academic qualifications are required for this internship?

You must be currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, computer science, or a related field.

What is the eligibility requirement regarding graduation date?

Your final graduation date must fall between December 2025 and June 2026.

What skills are important for this internship?

Important skills include knowledge of security fundamentals, critical thinking, systems and networking experience, familiarity with CICD platforms, and strong technical writing and interpersonal skills.

Is housing assistance provided for the internship?

Yes, housing and relocation assistance are available to interns pending eligibility.

Are there any specific collaboration tasks involved in the internship?

Yes, you will collaborate with other software teams and application teams to ensure security compliance and review configurations.

What kind of projects can I expect to work on?

Projects may include crafting security automation software, testing integrations, meeting with other teams, and triaging alerts from automated systems.

Does Viasat offer benefits to interns?

Yes, Viasat offers a range of medical, financial, and other benefits, depending on the position offered.

How does Viasat ensure diversity in the workplace?

Viasat is committed to creating a welcoming and diverse environment and is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants without discrimination.

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Viasat

Telecommunications
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1986
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Viasat is a global communications company that believes everyone, and everything can be connected. For more than 30 years, Viasat innovations have helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments, and militaries around the world communicate — bringing connectivity when, where, and how it’s needed most. Viasat focuses on the connections that matter as we deliver bold results for our customers, partners, and shareholders worldwide. We provide internet to communities and families in places around the world where cable or fiber isn’t available so they can learn, laugh, and live just like everyone else. We deliver secure, resilient connectivity services and solutions to our military and allies that give them the information dominance they need to bring warfighters home safely. We ensure people on-the-go have access to the same quality of internet in the air or at sea as they have at home. And we give businesses of all sizes the freedom to keep their people, places, and things secure and connected — wherever opportunity takes them.