About the role#
The Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Summer Institute (CSI) offers graduate students the opportunity to contribute to national security missions. You will work alongside scientists, engineers, and technical staff on research projects related to cybersecurity and critical infrastructure. This program runs during the summer of 2027.
What you'll do#
- Provide research and technical support for projects in cybersecurity and related fields.
- Assist with the documentation, testing, and modification of Laboratory software, hardware, or computer operating systems.
- Conduct research in areas such as network or protocol analysis, intrusion detection, reverse engineering, incident response, malware analysis, systems programming, and machine learning.
- Perform technical assignments of a basic degree of complexity.
- Attend at least one on-site seminar or training class per week.
- Present your work through poster sessions or formal presentations.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a graduate degree program at an accredited institution in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mathematics.
- A GPA of 3.0 or above.
- Ability to apply mathematical or computational science principles to solve technical problems.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
- Proficiency in C/C++, Java, or Python.
- Coursework or experience in areas such as machine learning, network analysis, cryptography, or software tool development.
- Familiarity with tools such as Wireshark, Ghidra, Splunk, Docker, NMAP, or various debugging and analysis software.
Location & details#
- Location: Livermore, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
- Eligibility: Must be a U.S. person due to export control requirements. Selected candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test, including testing for marijuana.
About Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is a government research facility based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Founded in 1952, it operates as part of the National Nuclear Security Administration under the Department of Energy. The laboratory employs nearly 10,000 people and focuses on research in physics, engineering, chemistry, and mathematics. Its work supports national security through programs in defense, energy, and environmental science.
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