Cybersecurity Undergraduate Intern

About the Role

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 a range of start dates between May 17, 2027, and June 21, 2027, and flexible end dates through September 24, 2027.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Participate in research under close 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
• 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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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 other related fields.
• Ability to apply basic principles of computer science to solve cybersecurity 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 some of the following topics: machine learning and artificial intelligence; 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.
• Coursework or experience in one or more of the following topics: 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; machine learning and artificial intelligence.
• 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

• GPA of 3.0 or above (Desired).

Additional Information

• Pay Range: $23.26 - $31.62 Hourly
• This position is under a step structure. Step placement is determined by your most recent completed academic year.
• Included in 2026 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
• Holiday Pay
• Sick leave accrual
• Individual 401(k) contributions
• Security Clearance: None required. However, this position involves U.S. Export Control; work must be performed by a U.S. person.
• Pre-Employment Drug Test: Required.
• Wireless and Medical Devices: Restrictions may apply in Limited Areas.