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

We have multiple openings for undergraduate students to join the Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Summer Institute (CSI) and work on topics related to cybersecurity that align with LLNL’s national security missions. The 2027 CSI program will run during the summer, with start dates ranging from May 17, 2027, to June 21, 2027, and flexible end dates through September 24, 2027. CSI provides selected candidates the opportunity to apply their skills to projects in areas of national importance, such as developing and implementing cybersecurity tools and capabilities to mitigate advanced threats and protecting civilian and defense critical infrastructure. The program includes professional and technical development activities with lab subject matter experts, opportunities to network with fellow interns and lab employees, and an introduction to the breadth of LLNL’s support for U.S. national security. ## In this role, you will - Provide technical and/or research support to projects in cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, and related fields, working with scientists, engineers, and technical staff. - Participate in research under close supervision in one or more assigned areas: network/protocol analysis; intrusion detection; reverse engineering; incident response; malware analysis; systems programming; threat, risk, and/or 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 one per week). - Present work in at least one seminar or poster. - Perform other duties as assigned. ## Qualifications - Must 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. Students graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Spring 2027 and/or starting a graduate degree program in Fall 2027 should apply for the Cybersecurity Graduate Intern position. - Ability to apply basic computer science principles to solve cybersecurity problems. - Demonstrated effective communication skills and ability to present and communicate concepts and ideas. - Ability to work in a team environment. - Coursework or relevant experience in areas such as 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. - Effective programming skills in C/C++, Java, or Python. - Demonstrated exposure through coursework or relevant experience to tools such as 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. ## Qualifications We Desire - GPA of 3.0 or above.Pay range: $23.26–$31.62 hourly. This position is under a step structure; step placement is determined by your most recently completed academic year. ## Additional Information - Holiday pay. - Sick leave accrual. - Individual 401(k) contributions.No security clearance is required. This position involves U.S. export control, and work must be performed by a U.S. person (U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. national, or U.S. protected individual, such as a refugee or asylee). Assignments exceeding 179 days cumulatively within a calendar year require the Personal Identity Verification process, including an online background investigation form and approval of the background check; this process does not apply to foreign nationals. External applicants selected for the position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test, including testing for marijuana.