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

LLNL • Livermore, CA

13h • $23 - $32

About The Position

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory has multiple openings for undergraduate students in its Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Summer Institute (CSI). Interns work on cybersecurity topics aligned with LLNL’s national security missions, including developing and implementing tools and capabilities to mitigate advanced threats and supporting the cybersecurity of civilian and defense critical infrastructure. The 2027 program runs during the summer, with start dates from May 17, 2027, through June 21, 2027, and flexible end dates through September 24, 2027.

Interns receive professional and technical development opportunities with laboratory subject matter experts, network with other interns and laboratory employees, and learn about LLNL’s support for U.S. national security. They provide supervised technical and research support, gather and analyze information for scientific research, participate in research planning and evaluation, attend at least one seminar or training class per week, and present their work in at least one seminar or poster. The role is in LLNL’s Engineering organization and is designated as a student internship.

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 another 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 exposing the candidate to relevant cybersecurity topics, including one or more of machine learning and artificial intelligence, network/protocol analysis, intrusion detection, cryptography, reverse engineering, incident response, malware analysis, systems programming, threat/risk/attack characterization and analysis, Operational Technology/Industrial Control Systems cybersecurity, or software tool development.
• Have effective programming skills in C/C++, Java, or Python.
• Have coursework or relevant experience exposing the candidate to relevant tools, which may include 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.
• Work must be performed by a U.S. person, as defined in the posting (U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. national, or U.S. protected individual).
• Pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test if selected as an external applicant.

Nice To Haves

• GPA of 3.0 or above.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and/or research support for cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, and related projects while 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 and analysis, 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.

Benefits

• Holiday pay
• Sick leave accrual
• Individual 401(k) contributions
• Professional and technical development activities with laboratory subject matter experts
• Networking opportunities with interns and laboratory employees

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern