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

Location: Livermore, CA, us Employment Type: {'id': 'intern', 'label': 'Intern'}

Company Description

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability.

Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact.

Job Description

We have multiple openings for graduate students to join the Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Summer Institute (CSI) and to work on topics related to critical infrastructure security and resilience 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 critical infrastructure risk analysis and security, energy infrastructure modernization and resilience, 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.

In this role, you will

Provide technical and/or research support to projects in the areas of critical infrastructure analysis, modeling, and simulation; cybersecurity; and other related fields working with scientists, engineers, and technical staff members.

Support development, testing, and documentation of Laboratory methodologies and capabilities.

Conduct research under limited direction and supervision in one or more of the following areas, as assigned:

risk and/or decision analysis

infrastructure modeling and/or simulation

threat and/or hazard modeling

data analysis

open-source research and analysis

systems engineering

system decomposition

operations research and/or optimization

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 wide-ranging problem-solving techniques and/or analytical principles to solve technical problems.

Demonstrated academic achievement in scientific or engineering curriculum.

Demonstrated effective communication skills.

Ability to present and communicate concepts and ideas.

Experience applying engineering principles to solve technical problems.

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 artificial intelligence; risk and/or decision analysis; infrastructure modeling and/or simulation; threat and/or hazard modeling; data analysis; open-source research and analysis; systems engineering; system decomposition; operations research and/or optimization.

Coursework or experience in one or more of the following topics: risk and/or decision analysis; infrastructure modeling and/or simulation; threat and/or hazard modeling; data analysis; open-source research and analysis; systems engineering; system decomposition; operations research and/or optimization; machine learning and artificial intelligence.

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

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Holiday Pay

Sick leave accrual

Individual 401(k) contributions

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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.)

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

Wireless and Medical Devices

Per the Department of Energy (DOE), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory must meet certain restrictions with the use and/or possession of mobile devices in Limited Areas. Depending on your job duties, you may be required to work in a Limited Area where you are not permitted to have a personal and/or laboratory mobile device in your possession.  This includes, but not limited to cell phones, tablets, fitness devices, wireless headphones, and other Bluetooth/wireless enabled devices.

If you use a medical device, which pairs with a mobile device, you must still follow the rules concerning the mobile device in individual sections within Limited Areas.  Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities require separate approval