Cybersecurity Operations Support Intern - Fall 2026

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid holiday time off

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Idaho National Laboratory invites applications for a Cybersecurity Operations Support Intern for Fall 2026 at our Idaho Falls campus. The role focuses on vulnerability mitigation and secure HPC operations, with potential work in scripting, documentation, and security analysis.

On-site position with a 9x80 schedule and course credit possibilities. The ideal candidate is a full-time undergraduate in cybersecurity/CS-related field with a 3.0+ GPA, U.S.

Qualifications

• Enrolled full time in an undergraduate degree program in cybersecurity, computer science, or related fields.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. (including CPT and OPT).
• Current resume or CV and unofficial transcripts included.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerability mitigation and secure operations for INL's HPC environment.
• Research CVEs and prioritize vulnerabilities based on system exposure.
• Assist with patching, mitigation, and documenting findings for HPC staff.
• Possibly perform scripting, Git-based documentation, configuration management, or security log analysis.

Tools

Git

Job description

Cybersecurity Operations Support Intern - Fall 2026

Idaho Falls, ID, United States (On-site)

Job Description

In this internship you will support vulnerability mitigation and secure operations for INL’s Linux-based High Performance Computing environment. Work may include researching relevant CVEs, helping prioritize vulnerabilities based on actual system exposure, supporting patching or mitigation efforts, and documenting findings for HPC system administrators and security staff. Depending on the student’s skills and interests, the project may also include scripting, Git-based documentation, configuration management, or security log analysis. Reporting to the High Performance Computing team. 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. You may be eligible for course credit for this internship if approved by your university.

Minimum Qualifications

• Enrolled full time in an Undergraduate degree program at an accredited college/university studying Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology with a cybersecurity or systems focus, Network and Security Administration, Information Systems with a security, infrastructure, or systems emphasis
• A minimum overall 3.0 GPA
• Authorization to work in the U.S. (including CPT and OPT)
• Current Resume or CV
• Unofficial Transcripts (include current and completed degree programs)
• Current class schedule and number of credits

The Ideal candidate will possess

• Information management and computer systems experience/coursework in Computer operating systems, Servers, Networks, Systems analysis and design, High performance computing, Systems security, or Cloud computing
• Cyber security experience/coursework in Intrusion detection, Digital forensics, Information assurance analysis, Cryptology, Authentication technologies, Ethics in cyber security & cyber law, Network security
• Critical infrastructure experience/coursework in Nuclear Sector, Information Technology

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 requirement
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.

About Us

Benefits and Relocation

• Paid holiday time off
• Travel reimbursement may be available for eligible interns

At this time, BEA will not sponsor any H1-B visas obtained outside of the United States of America (U.S.A.), including consular visas.

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

INL Mission:

Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision:

Our vision is to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements:

To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov .

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation:

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Job Info

• Job Identification 2069
• Job Category 14-Internship
• Posting Date 09/15/2026, 08:54 PM
• Apply Before 09/21/2026, 06:00 AM
• Job Schedule Part time
• Regular or Temporary Temporary
• Locations 2525 Fremont Ave, Idaho Falls, ID, 83415, US (On-site)

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