Cybersecurity Undergraduate 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 undergraduate 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.

In this role, 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.

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.

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 other related fields.  If you are graduating with your bachelor's degree in Spring 2027 and/or starting a graduate degree program in Fall 2027, you will need to apply for the Cybersecurity Graduate Intern - Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Summer Institute position.

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 We Desire

GPA of 3.0 or above.

Pay Range

$23.26 - $31.62 Hourly

This position is under a step structure.  Please note that the step placement is determined by your most recent completed academic year.

Additional Information

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

Included in 2026 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!

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 w