About the role#
The Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Summer Institute (CSI) offers undergraduate students the opportunity to contribute to projects aligned with national security missions. You will work alongside scientists, engineers, and technical staff to develop tools and capabilities that mitigate advanced threats to civilian and defense infrastructure. This is a full-time, on-site internship for Summer 2027.
What you'll do#
- Provide technical and research support for projects in cybersecurity and critical infrastructure.
- Participate in research activities including network and protocol analysis, intrusion detection, reverse engineering, incident response, malware analysis, and systems programming.
- Gather and analyze data to support scientific research.
- Join research planning and evaluation discussions.
- Attend weekly seminars and training classes.
- Present your work through a seminar or poster session.
What you'll need#
- You must be a continuing college or university student in good standing.
- Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
- A GPA of 3.0 or above.
- Effective programming skills in C/C++, Java, or Python.
- Ability to apply computer science principles to solve cybersecurity problems.
- Exposure to cybersecurity topics and tools through coursework or relevant experience.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.
Location & details#
- Location: Livermore, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- This position is paid and requires full-time, on-site attendance.
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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