Dark Wolf Solutions

Dark Wolf Solutions

DevSecOps, security testing, and incident response.

Data and AI Internship

Summer 2026Posted on 4/27/2026
$20/hr
Internship
Bachelor's, Master's
Reston, VA, USA
In Person

On-site internship in Herndon, VA; US citizenship required.

No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship Required

About the job

Requirements
  • Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Foundational knowledge in Python (preferred for AI/Data tracks) and a basic understanding of data structures.
  • Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical team members.
  • US citizenship.
  • The internship will require full time on-site support in Herndon, Virginia.
Responsibilities
  • Data Engineering: Build and optimize data pipelines to ensure high-quality data is available for analysis and model training using tools like Python, SQL, and Apache Spark.
  • AI & Machine Learning: Support the integration of Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) into existing workflows, performing prompt engineering, model fine-tuning, and RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) implementation.
  • Cloud Delivery: Assist in deploying data-centric applications to cloud environments (Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform) and managing continuous integration/continuous delivery pipelines to automate software delivery.
  • Emerging Tech Research: Explore the cutting edge of AI security, analyzing the impact of emerging technologies on modern cyber engineering and national security missions.
  • Agile Collaboration: Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives to experience the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

About the company

Dark Wolf Solutions provides DevSecOps agile software development, information operations, penetration testing and incident response, applied research and rapid prototyping, machine learning, and mission support for the Intelligence Community, national security, and Fortune 500 customers. They integrate secure development, security testing, rapid prototyping, ML, and operations support to deliver secure software and cyber capabilities aligned with specific mission needs. They combine deep federal domain expertise with emerging technologies to offer end-to-end capabilities from development to ongoing operations. Their goal is to help security-focused organizations advance their missions while keeping systems secure and resilient.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$1.7M

Headquarters

Herndon, Virginia

Founded

2009

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What believers are saying

  • February 2026 Air Force awarded Dark Wolf a $67.2 million cyber innovation IDIQ.
  • June 2026 NIWC Pacific added Dark Wolf to a $178.4 million cybersecurity pool.
  • Dark Wolf won a February 2026 Nebula task order for $1.97 million.

What critics are saying

  • Revenue depends on task-order wins inside NIWC Pacific's five-year pool, not automatic spend.
  • One-off SBIR Phase III awards concentrate growth on a few Air Force buyers.
  • A failed cyber accreditation program at Air Force CIO would crush its core business.

What makes Dark Wolf Solutions unique

  • Dark Wolf pairs DevSecOps, cyber, and mission enablement for Defense and Intelligence customers.
  • Its August 2026 GSA MAS HACS listing sells pre-vetted cybersecurity through federal procurement.
  • RackTop-backed secure storage widens its offer beyond services into trusted technology products.

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FALLS CHURCH, Va., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At-Impact, in partnership with Dark Wolf, was awarded the Kessel Run's Enterprise Toolchain contract (Kessel ET), a $41M CIO-SP3 SB award to provide Commercial IT services and the integrated support team needed to enhance Kessel Run's...

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