Cybersecurity Undergraduate Intern - Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Summer Institute - Summer 2027

LLNL•Livermore, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory has multiple openings for undergraduate students in its Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Summer Institute (CSI). Interns will apply their skills to cybersecurity projects aligned with LLNL’s national security missions, including developing and implementing tools and capabilities to mitigate advanced threats and addressing the cybersecurity of civilian and defense critical infrastructure. The program also offers professional and technical development with laboratory subject matter experts, networking with interns and employees, and exposure to LLNL’s support for U.S. national security. The 2027 program runs during the summer. Start dates range from May 17, 2027, through June 21, 2027, with flexible end dates through September 24, 2027. The position requires full-time, on-site presence. Interns provide technical or research support and participate in supervised research, seminars, training, and a seminar or poster presentation.

Requirements

Be a continuing college or university student in good standing at an accredited institution, pursuing an undergraduate degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
Apply basic computer science principles to solve cybersecurity problems.
Demonstrate effective communication skills and the ability to present and communicate concepts and ideas.
Work effectively in a team environment.
Have coursework or relevant experience in some of the listed cybersecurity topics, such as machine learning/SI, network/protocol analysis, intrusion detection, cryptography, reverse engineering, incident response, malware analysis, systems programming, threat/risk/attack characterization, OT/ICS cybersecurity, or software tool development.
Have effective programming skills in C/C++, Java, or Python.
Have coursework or relevant experience with some of the listed tools, including Matlab/Simulink, Wireshark, Ghidra, Binary Ninja, IDA Pro/Free, Zeek/Corelight, Splunk, Docker, NMAP, Suricata/Snort, Security Onion, Cuckoo, FTK, ELK, GDB, WinDBG/x64DBG/Immunity, or IDS/IPS.
Be a U.S. person (U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. national, or U.S. protected individual) because the work is subject to U.S. Export Control.
Pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test.
If the assignment exceeds 179 cumulative days within a calendar year, complete the Personal Identity Verification process and receive approval of the background check; this does not apply to foreign nationals.

Nice To Haves

GPA of 3.0 or above.

Responsibilities

Provide technical and/or research support on cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, and related projects, working with scientists, engineers, and technical staff.
Participate in closely supervised research in assigned areas, which may include network/protocol analysis, intrusion detection, reverse engineering, incident response, malware analysis, systems programming, threat/risk/attack characterization, Operational Technology/Industrial Control Systems cybersecurity, software tool development, and artificial intelligence/machine learning.
Gather and analyze data and information in support of scientific research.
Participate in research planning and evaluation discussions.
Attend relevant seminars and training classes at least once per week.
Present work in at least one seminar or poster.
Perform other duties as assigned.