About the role#
As a Cyber Industrial Controls Intern, you will join the Enterprise Cybersecurity Department at Idaho National Laboratory. This role offers hands-on experience protecting operational technology (OT) and industrial control systems (ICS). You will contribute to projects that enhance the security and resilience of systems that support scientific research and critical infrastructure.
What you'll do#
- Support cybersecurity initiatives focused on safeguarding critical infrastructure.
- Work directly with the Operational Technology Lead and other cybersecurity professionals.
- Assist with cyber defense activities.
- Contribute to projects that improve the security of industrial control systems.
- Support scientific research operations.
What you'll need#
- Full-time enrollment in an undergraduate degree program studying Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- A minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
- Authorization to work in the U.S. (including CPT and OPT).
- Current resume or CV, unofficial transcripts, and a current class schedule showing credit hours.
- Males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System.
- Ability to frequently stand, walk, sit, bend, and use hands to manipulate tools or type. You must be able to occasionally lift up to 35 pounds.
Location & details#
- Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: 9x80 schedule.
- Compensation: $29.39 to $32.41 per hour.
- Benefits: Paid holiday time off and potential travel reimbursement for eligible interns.
About Idaho National Laboratory
Idaho National Laboratory is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory founded in 1949. It supports the United States Department of Energy through research in nuclear science, energy, and national defense. The laboratory operates from an 890-square-mile site and employs over 4,000 people. Its research spans robotics, wind power, biofuels, and critical infrastructure protection.
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