Cyber Defense Research Intern

Koitecc Solutions; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories seeks an undergraduate R&D Summer Intern for the CA Center for Cyber Defenders (CCD). You will apply your knowledge of information security, data structures, algorithms, operating systems, and networks to advance cybersecurity research and support national security goals.

You may contribute across software/hardware development, data analysis, ML, reverse engineering, and virtualization, collaborating with Sandia SMEs to tackle authentic challenges with national

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited undergraduate program.
• Majoring in a science, engineering, or math field.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0.
• Ability to work up to 40 hours per week in summer.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with software/hardware development, data analysis and ML, reverse engineering, and virtualization.
• Collaborate with Sandia cybersecurity experts to solve real-world problems with national security impact.

Skills

Binary analysis

Machine learning/LLMs

Networking

Hardware security

System administration

Virtualization/cloud tech

Digital forensics

Education

Undergraduate student (science/engineering/math)

GPA 3.0/4.0 or higher

Tools

VMware

Ghidra

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories seeks an undergraduate R&D Summer Intern for the CA Center for Cyber Defenders (CCD). You will apply your knowledge of information security, data structures, algorithms, operating systems, and networks to advance cybersecurity research and support national security goals.

You may contribute across software/hardware development, data analysis, ML, reverse engineering, and virtualization, collaborating with Sandia SMEs to tackle authentic challenges with national