Cyber Security Research Intern - Summer 2027

Search Jobs - INL Professional Careers; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 37,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holiday time off

Travel reimbursements

Job summary

Idaho National Laboratory seeks undergraduate and graduate students for an on-site internship with the Cyber Operations and Incident Response team in Idaho Falls. You will theorize in the conceptualization and development of custom code to analyze network traffic and proprietary protocols, and help craft attack and defense methodologies on high-risk networks.

The position runs on a 9x80 schedule onsite. Start date and duration vary by project and student availability.

Qualifications

• Enrollment as an undergraduate, master's, or PhD student in a required field.
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
• Authorization to work in the U.S.
• Resume or CV required.
• Unofficial transcripts included.
• Current class schedule and credits information included.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Theorize in conceptualization and development of custom code to analyze network traffic and proprietary protocols.
• Develop attack and defense methodologies.
• Code on high-risk computer networks.

Education

Undergraduate freshman-senior, Masters, or PhD student enrolled full time

Job description

Reporting to the Cyber Operations and Incident Response team, you will theorize in the conceptualization and development of custom code used to analyze network traffic and proprietary protocols, develop attack and defense methodology, and code on high-risk computer networks.

This team works a 9x80 schedule onsite at our Idaho Falls Campus. Start date and duration of internship vary based on project and student availability.

Minimum Qualifications

• Undergraduate freshman-senior, Masters, or PhD student enrolled full time at an accredited college/university studying Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related degree
• A minimum overall 3.0 GPA
• Authorization to work in the U.S.
• Current Resume or CV
• Unofficial Transcripts (include current and completed degree programs)
• Current class schedule and number of credits
• You are required to show a demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.
• Applicants are subject to the requirements of DOE O 142.3B, Unclassified Foreign National Access Program.

Compensation and Benefits

• Undergraduate Internships ($26.94/hour - $32.41/hour)
• Masters Internships ($35.34/hour - $37.73/hour)
• PhD Internships Pre-Candidacy ($36.83/hour - $39.33/hour)
• PhD Internships Post-Candidacy ($38.65/hour - $41.29/hour)
• Eligible interns are provided with paid holiday time off, and many of our internships offer travel reimbursements.
• Multi-Level: Internships are typically multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on degree field and level of education.

Physical requirements

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, use hands to handle materials, manipulate tools, type on a keyboard, reach with hands and arms, and operate job-related equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds without assistance. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with people is required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.