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

We have multiple openings for graduate students to join the Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Summer Institute (CSI) and to work on topics related to cybersecurity that align with LLNL's national security missions. The 2027 CSI program will run during the summer with a range of start dates between May 17, 2027, and June 21, 2027, and flexible end dates through September 24, 2027. CSI is designed to provide selected candidates an opportunity to apply their skills to projects in areas of national importance such as the development and implementation of cybersecurity tools and capabilities to mitigate advanced threats and the cybersecurity of civilian and defense critical infrastructure. The program will include opportunities to participate in professional and technical development activities with lab Subject Matter Experts, network with fellow interns and lab employees, and learn about the breadth of LLNL's support to US national security. This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work. You will - Provide technical and/or research support to projects in the areas of cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, and other related fields working with scientists, engineers, and technical staff members. - Support documentation, testing, creation or modification of Laboratory software, hardware or computer operating systems. - Conduct research under limited direction and supervision in one or more of the following areas, as assigned: - 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 - Artificial intelligence/machine learning - Perform technical assignments of a basic degree of complexity and provide technical support to scientists in scientific research and development projects. - Attend relevant on-site seminars and training classes (at least one per week). - Present work through presentations and/or poster sessions. - Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications - Must be a continuing college or university student in good standing at an accredited institution pursuing a graduate degree. - Ability to apply computational science and/or mathematical principles to solve technical problems. - Demonstrated academic achievement in scientific curriculum. - Experience applying advanced computational science and/or mathematical principles to solve technical problems. - Demonstrated effective communication skills. - Ability to present and communicate concepts and ideas. - Ability to work in a team environment. - Demonstrated exposure through coursework or relevant experience to one or more of the following topics: machine learning and Super Intelligence (SI) previously known as artificial intelligence (AI); network/protocol analysis; intrusion detection; cryptography; 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. - Effective programming skills in C/C++, Java, or Python. - Demonstrated exposure through coursework or relevant experience to some of the following tools: 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, IDS/IPS. Qualifications We Desire - GPA of 3.0 or above. Pay $10,215 Monthly Please note that the pay is determined by California's Computer Professional Exemption. Additional Information #LI-Onsite Security Clearance None required. However, this position involves U.S. Export Control; this 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 (e.g., refugee, asylee)). If your assignment is longer than 179 days cumulatively within a calendar year, you must go through the Personal Identity Verification process. This process includes completing an online background investigation form and receiving approval of the background check. (This process does not apply to foreign nationals.) How to identify fake job advertisements Please be aware of recruitment scams where people or entities are misusing the name of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) to post fake job advertisements. LLNL never extends an offer without a personal interview and will never charge a fee for joining our company. All current job openings are displayed on the Career Page under "Find Your Job" of our website. If you have encountered a job posting or have been approached with a job offer that you suspect may be fraudulent, we strongly recommend you do not respond. To learn more about recruitment scams: https://www.llnl.gov/sites/www/files/2023-05/LLNL-Job-Fraud-Statement-Updated-4.26.23.pdf