Software Engineering Internship

University of Adelaide

Overview

This internship opportunity will involve joining DTEX System’s Research Team to undertake project work in the generation of synthetic data sets.

During the internship, you will work undergo extensive mentoring in industry best practice design methodologies, exposing you to the tools and processes used to assist with the development and improvement of insider threat detection systems. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills and experience while working on analysis of real-world data.

You will be awarded an Internship Scholarship through a co-funded arrangement between Defence Trailblazer and DTEX Systems.

Internship activities may include:

Analysis of real-world data
Research on generation of synthetic data sets
Development of simple statistical models of user behaviour to resemble real-world user data
Testing the synthetic data sets against existing and new insider risk detection rules
Explore the potential for the application of reinforcement learning to insider threat, both from an attacker (“malicious” insider) and defender (DTEX SYSTEMS platform) perspective.

Eligibility Criteria

• Penultimate and final year students currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Software Engineering

Additional Information

The internship is anticipated to commence in January 2024 and will be offered on a full-time basis for a minimum of 40 business days (8 weeks). The student will be appropriately supervised by a qualified DTEX Systems staff engineer.

At the conclusion of the internship, full-time employment opportunities may be available for suitable candidates interested in future employment with DTEX Systems

Application Dates

Application Start Date: 9 October 2023
Application Close Date: 15 October 2023

APPLICATIONS CLOSED

To apply, please complete an online EOI form and have the following documents handy:

Resume
Cover Letter (of not more than 1 page) addressing the essential criteria and relevant skills and experience
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Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview with DTEX Systems.

If you have any follow up queries or require any other information prior to submitting your application, please contact Saba Ashraf, UoA WIL Program Coordinator at workforce@dtb.solutions and we will be happy to assist you.

Prior to Applying

We encourage you to attend University of Adelaide’s Career Services Workshops focusing on resume and cover letter building, and interview techniques. Learn how to build your resume for success or brush up on your interview techniques.

Please ensure you have room in your program to complete an internship. If you have questions about accommodating an internship, please speak to your Faculty Program Advisor before applying.

ABOUT DTEX SYSTEMS

DTEX Systems is a workforce cyber intelligence and security company, helping organisations worldwide better understand their workforce, protect their data and make human-centric operational investments. The DTEX Systems software platform is currently deployed to hundreds of organisations across a broad range of government and industry sectors, including defence, finance, pharmaceuticals and energy.

DTEX Systems currently has around 100 employees worldwide, with a growing team based in Adelaide’s Lot14 precinct. The team includes systems engineers, developers, computer and data scientists, investigations/forensic specialists and experts in behavioural/human aspects of cyber security.