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Lead Machine Learning Engineer

Fort Belvoir, VA ยท On-site

$115K - $152K/yr

... Defense Cyber Operations (DCO). You will be helping our military defend our cyber security ... Internship experience does not apply) * Proven track record in designing, building, and/or ...

Fraud Analyst

Washington, DC ยท On-site

$78K - $117K/yr

... internships or academic research) * Foundational understanding of cyber threat analysis and intelligence methodologies * Basic knowledge of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, and internet ...

Fraud Analyst

Boston, MA ยท On-site

$78K - $117K/yr

... internships or academic research) * Foundational understanding of cyber threat analysis and intelligence methodologies * Basic knowledge of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, and internet ...

Fraud Analyst

New York, NY ยท On-site

$78K - $117K/yr

... internships or academic research) * Foundational understanding of cyber threat analysis and intelligence methodologies * Basic knowledge of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, and internet ...

Communications Intern

$15.25 - $20.50/hr

This is a 100% remote internship from select locations with an opportunity to work a hybrid ... from cyber attacks. Recognized for its innovation in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Privileged ...

Cybersecurity Analyst

Chicago, IL ยท On-site +1

$65K - $80K/yr

... internships are acceptable) * Basic understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, VPN ... Understanding of common cyber threats such as phishing, malware, ransomware, and social engineering

At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on ... cyber-compliant, standardized system solutions using innovative designs to enhance execution ...

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How much do internship cyber defender jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship cyber defender in the United States is $16.65, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $18.51 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Internship Cyber Defender vs Cyber Security Intern?

AspectInternship Cyber DefenderCyber Security Intern
Required CredentialsBasic knowledge of cybersecurity, relevant courseworkSimilar credentials, often pursuing related degrees
Work EnvironmentHands-on security monitoring, threat analysisAssisting security teams, research tasks
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in cybersecurity firms, IT departmentsCommon in tech companies, government agencies
Comparison Search IntentInternship Cyber Defender vs Cyber Security Intern

The Internship Cyber Defender role focuses on active security monitoring and threat response, while a Cyber Security Intern may assist with broader security tasks and research. Both positions are entry-level, requiring similar foundational knowledge, and are used across various industries to develop future cybersecurity professionals.

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Infographic showing various Internship Cyber Defender job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 10% Internship, 56% Full Time, 32% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 77% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 21% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $34,624 per year, or $16.6 per hour.

Lead Machine Learning Engineer

Hirekeyz Inc

Fort Belvoir, VA โ€ข On-site

$115K - $152K/yr

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Job description

Role: Lead Machine Learning Engineer

Location: Ft. Belvoir, VA (On-site with Hybrid Option)

Duration: Long Term Contract

Job Description:

As a consultant, will be working to assist a DoD U.S. Army Command to create cybersecurity solutions working with cloud-based architecture (AWS Services).  You will work directly the stakeholders to understand requirements and work with Army’s Security teams to ensure the technologies available to the Government can be turned into solutions that they can use. Liaise with government software vendors and other asset creators; lead coordination of point solutions into broader capabilities for Army Defense Cyber Operations (DCO).  You will be helping our military defend our cyber security infrastructure by delivering software capabilities. 

Required Skills:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field
  • Master's or doctoral degree in computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, or a similar field
  • At least 8 years of experience designing and building data-intensive solutions using distributed computing (Internship experience does not apply)
  • Proven track record in designing, building, and/or delivering ML models and components that solve real-world business problems, while working in collaboration with other technical teams.
  • Collaborate as part of a cross-functional Agile team to create and enhance capabilities that enables state-of-the-art big data and ML applications.
  • Retrain, maintain, and monitor models in production.
  • Leverage or build cloud-based architectures, technologies, and/or platforms to deliver optimized ML models at scale.
  • Be a trusted advisor to the Government to ensure all third party vendors platforms and code delivered is “fit for purpose”
  • Ensure all code is well-managed to reduce vulnerabilities, models are well-governed from a risk perspective, and
  • Use programming languages like Python, Scala, or Java.
  • Abilty to mentor and coach junior resources with delivery tasks.
  • Self-motivated, with the ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment

Preferred Skills:

  • Certifications in Machine Learning / Artificial Intelligence / Data Science
  • Familiarity with agile development methodologies
  • 5-8 years of experience in a ML/AI development and/or lead role