Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is offering an undergraduate student internship in cybersecurity. You will work on projects related to national security missions, applying your skills to cybersecurity tools and critical infrastructure while participating in professional development.
What You'll Do
- Provide technical and/or research support to projects in cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, and related fields.
- Participate in research under close supervision in assigned areas such as network/protocol analysis, intrusion detection, reverse engineering, incident response, malware analysis, systems programming, threat/risk/attack analysis, OT/ICS cybersecurity, software tool development, or AI/ML.
- 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.
What We're Looking For
- Must be a continuing college/university student in good standing pursuing an undergraduate degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or 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 experience to topics like network/protocol analysis, intrusion detection, cryptography, reverse engineering, incident response, malware analysis, systems programming, threat/risk/attack analysis, OT/ICS cybersecurity, or software tool development.
- Effective programming skills in C/C++, Java, or Python.
- Demonstrated exposure through coursework or experience to tools like 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.
Nice to Have
- GPA of 3.0 or above.
Technical Stack
- C/C++, Java, Python, 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
Team & Environment
Work with scientists, engineers, and technical staff members.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $23.26 - $31.62 Hourly
- Holiday Pay
- Sick leave accrual
- Individual 401(k) contributions
Work Mode
This role is onsite.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other protected characteristic.
