FM Research Cybersecurity Co-op - Summer/Fall 2026

We are seeking a cybersecurity-focused co-op student to assist in the design, deployment, and monitoring of a cloud-based Operational Technology (OT) honeypot. This role offers hands-on experience in threat detection, network segmentation, and cloud integration, with potential interaction between virtual and physical lab environments.

• Assist in the deployment and configuration of a cloud-based OT honeypot (e.g., using AWS, Azure, or GCP).

• Support integration between the honeypot and physical lab infrastructure.

• Configure network segmentation and firewall rules to isolate honeypot traffic.

• Monitor honeypot activity and analyze captured data for threat intelligence.

• Document architecture, configurations, and observed behaviors.

• Collaborate with team members to simulate OT protocols (e.g., Modbus, DNP3) and emulate industrial devices.

• Apply basic hardening techniques to honeypot systems to simulate realistic environments.

• Support log forwarding and integration with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, ELK).

• Assist in vulnerability scanning and patching of honeypot components.

Required Skills

• Currently enrolled in a degree program in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals: IP addressing, VLANs, routing, TCP/UDP, DNS, DHCP, NAT.
• Familiarity with virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, Proxmox, Hyper-V).
• Basic experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP): VPCs, subnets, security groups.
• Exposure to cybersecurity tools: Wireshark, tcpdump, vulnerability scanners (e.g., Tenable, Qualys).
• Knowledge of Windows and Linux OS environments.
• Understanding of Active Directory and basic hardening practices.
• Comfort with CLI tools and scripting (e.g., Bash, PowerShell, Python).

Preferred Skills

• Experience with honeypot frameworks (e.g., Conpot, T-Pot, Cowrie).
• Familiarity with OT protocols and industrial control systems.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM tools and log analysis.
• Knowledge of threat detection and incident response workflows.
• Experience with secure authentication practices.
• Experience writing technical reports.

FM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce.