About the role#
This internship supports vulnerability mitigation and secure operations for our Linux-based High Performance Computing environment. You will report to the High Performance Computing team at our Idaho Falls campus. This is a part-time, on-site position for the Fall 2026 term. Start dates and duration vary based on project needs and your availability.
What you'll do#
- Research relevant CVEs to understand potential system threats.
- Help prioritize vulnerabilities based on actual exposure.
- Support patching and mitigation efforts.
- Document findings for HPC system administrators and security staff.
- Engage in tasks like scripting, Git-based documentation, configuration management, or security log analysis, depending on your skills and interests.
What you'll need#
- Current full-time enrollment in an undergraduate degree program in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Network and Security Administration, or Information Systems.
- A minimum overall 3.0 GPA.
- Authorization to work in the U.S.
- Coursework or experience in information management, computer systems, cyber security, or critical infrastructure.
- Ability to provide a current resume, unofficial transcripts, and a class schedule.
- Ability to perform physical requirements, including lifting up to 35 pounds and operating standard office equipment.
Location & details#
- Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: The team follows a 9x80 schedule.
- Compensation: Paid internship with rates varying by degree level. Eligible interns receive paid holiday time off and may qualify for travel reimbursement.
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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