Description
Dark Wolf is looking for summer interns to join their office in Colorado Springs, CO.
Outside of the office, you'll join a community of interns with access to local networking events, professional development workshops, and the vibrant culture of Dark Wolf, spanning multiple areas including Software Development, Google Cloud Delivery, Data&AI, Cybersecurity, and Mission Enablement.
Software Delivery and Cloud Internship:
As an intern, you will work at the intersection of modern software delivery and emerging intelligence. This role is designed for students who are passionate about building scalable applications, leveraging cloud infrastructure, and implementing data-driven AI solutions. You won't just be shadowing; you will be an active member of an Agile squad contributing to production-level code.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and test features using languages such as Python, Java, or Node.js.
- Assist in deploying applications to cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and managing CI/CD pipelines to automate software delivery.
- Build and optimise data pipelines to ensure high-quality data is available for analysis and model training.
- Support the integration of Generative AI and LLMs into existing workflows, performing prompt engineering and model fine-tuning.
- Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives to experience the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Current enrolment in a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs.
- Foundational knowledge in at least one major programming language (Python preferred for AI/Data tracks).
- Strong analytical skills and a proactive attitude towards tackling complex technical challenges.
- Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical team members.
Preferred Experience:
- Familiarity with containerisation tools like Docker or Kubernetes.
- Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases.
- Exposure to AI frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or LangChain.
- Previous project work involving cloud-native architecture.
Cybersecurity Academy Internship:
The Dark Wolf Cyber Academy (DWCA) internship is an immersive program designed to turn aspiring students into cybersecurity professionals. You'll work on real-world projects, gaining hands-on experience in areas like Risk Management, Penetration Testing, and Cyber Engineering.
Professional Sprints:
- Adopt an adversarial perspective to identify and exploit critical vulnerabilities.
- Architect and secure cloud environments.
- Familiarise yourself with authorisation packages through hands-on development activities.
- Analyse the impact of emerging technologies on modern cyber engineering.
Why DWCA?:
- Work on simulations that mirror industry challenges.
- Learn directly from professionals who serve as your dedicated day-to-day coaches.
- Gain practical, employable skills that prepare you to stand out in a competitive market.
Google Cloud Delivery Internship:
Help build and extend the Secure Cloud Landing Zone (SCLZ) codebase, which automates the process of fielding an authorised cloud solution. You'll work on cloud-native solutions running on Google Cloud in support of Defence and National Security mission use cases.
Skillsets:
- Application Development
- Cloud Infrastructure Engineering
- Developing Zero Trust Cloud Native Apps/Solutions on Google Cloud
- Cloud GRC
- Cloud Native Policy as Code
- SecOps