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

Savannah River Mission Completion • Aiken, SC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Provide support to Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) as a Computer Science, Information Technology, or Cyber Security Intern - Limited Service Employee (LSE) at the Savannah River Site (SRS), a U.S. Department of Energy facility in Aiken, South Carolina. The intern will perform meaningful work in support of SRMC and assist the IT/OT Cybersecurity team with cyber operations, compliance activities, security awareness initiatives, vulnerability management, and risk assessment projects. The intern will also assist with security monitoring and alert review activities and participate in vulnerability scanning and analysis.

The internship is expected to last 10–12 weeks, from May 2027 until the end of July 2027. Assignments will be located at SRMC facilities in Aiken, SC. Interns work a scheduled 40-hour week, with department schedules potentially including five 8-hour days or four 10-hour days; each workday includes a 30-minute lunch. Summer interns will not be assigned shift work, and overtime is not available. Interns are paid for applicable site holidays, including Memorial Day and July 4th.

Housing is not provided, and interns are responsible for arranging their own transportation. Public transportation is not available. 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 program will be scheduled for General Employee Training and Drug and Alcohol Testing before badging and starting the assignment. Resumes will be reviewed in January 2027, and selected applicants will be contacted by February or March 2027. Additional requested materials may include an SRMC employment application, references, and official transcripts.

SRMC is a prime contractor for the U.S. Department of Energy and manages the Savannah River Site’s Liquid Waste operations contract. Its work includes waste tank closure, operation of the Defense Waste Processing Facility, tank farm operations, and associated production and disposal facilities. SRMC is a limited liability company formed by BWXT, Amentum, and Fluor.

Requirements

• Be enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited four-year university and currently pursuing 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 (AI) and machine learning (ML), and solve problems.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and quality.
• Creativity and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Support the SRMC organization through meaningful internship work.
• Support the IT/OT Cybersecurity team in cyber operations.
• Participate in compliance activities and security awareness initiatives.
• Support vulnerability management and risk assessment projects.
• Assist with security monitoring and alert review activities.
• Participate in vulnerability scanning and analysis.

Benefits

• High Deductible Health Insurance.
• Two paid holidays during the summer months.
• Paid Sick Leave.
• Competitive hourly rate; starting rate is $20.00 per hour, subject to approved calendar-year government rates.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern