2027 Summer Intern-Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security

Savannah River Mission Completion•Aiken, SC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) is seeking a Computer Science, Information Technology, or Cyber Security Intern as a Limited Service Employee (LSE) to support work at the Savannah River Site (SRS), a U.S. Department of Energy facility in Aiken, South Carolina. The intern will support the SRMC IT/OT Cybersecurity team through cyber operations, compliance activities, security awareness initiatives, vulnerability management, and risk assessment projects. The intern will also assist with security monitoring and alert reviews, and participate in vulnerability scanning and analysis. The internship is expected to last 10–12 weeks, from May 2027 through the end of July 2027. Interns work 40 hours per week on a schedule set by their department; schedules may include five 8-hour days or four 10-hour days. Each workday includes a 30-minute lunch. Interns are not assigned to shift work, and overtime is not available. Assignments are at SRMC facilities in Aiken, South Carolina. Housing and transportation are not provided, and public transportation is unavailable. A valid driver's license, vehicle registration, and proof of automobile insurance are required for driving on the Savannah River Site. Candidates selected for the internship must complete General Employee Training and Drug and Alcohol Testing before starting work at the Savannah River Site. SRMC expects to review resumes in January 2027 and contact selected applicants by February or March 2027. Selected candidates may be asked to provide an SRMC employment application, references, and official transcripts.

Requirements

Be enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited four-year university.
Be working toward a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or a related major.
Have completed the sophomore year.
Pass General Employment Training (GET) before starting work at the Savannah River Site.
Pass Drug and Alcohol Testing (DAT) before starting work at the Savannah River Site.
Have a valid driver's license, vehicle registration, and proof of automobile insurance to drive on the Savannah River Site.

Nice To Haves

Cumulative GPA of 2.5.
Knowledge of fundamental concepts of networks, servers, applications, and security requirements.
Familiarity with common security tools and frameworks.
Ability to learn new technologies, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, and solve problems.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Attention to detail and quality.
Creativity and innovation.