Vulnerability Researcher Intern Summer 2026

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Job Description :

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Vulnerability Research Intern to join our team for Summer 2026! In this role you will get to work alongside a team of experienced Vulnerability Researchers to reverse engineer and exploit systems of interest to our customers .

What You'll Be Doing :

Reverse Engineering binaries using Ghidra, Binary Ninja, or IDA Pro

Setting up fuzzing testing and analyzing results

Analyzing embedded hardware systems to understand their architecture and operation

Writing software to develop Vulnerability Research enabling tools

Developing proof-of-concept exploits for x86, x64, Arm, MIPS, RISC-V, etc

Learning a LOT

What Required Skills You'll Bring :

Currently pursuing a BS / MS / PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field

Familiarity with Ghidra or Binary Ninja

Coursework and labs for reverse engineering

Coursework on computer architectures and operating systems

Hands-on experience with C / C++ (and / or Rust) and Python for tooling / automation

Understanding of common vulnerability classes

US Citizenship is a REQUIREMENT for this position

What Desired Skills You'll Bring :

Practical experience in developing POC exploits for binary programs

Experience building fuzzing harnesses and crash minimization / triage pipelines

Experience developing and / or playing Attack-Defend style Capture The Flag (CTF) events

Security Clearance Requirement :

None

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what's next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range : $21.88 - $38.27

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as 401K!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

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About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber / converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

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