NSA Summer 2027 Internship Program - Cyber Summer Program- Entry

National Security Agency; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 11,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing accommodations

Travel entitlements

Paid federal holidays

Annual leave

Sick leave

Government travel support

Job summary

National Security Agency invites students nationwide to join the Cyber Summer Program in Fort Meade, MD. These 12-week paid internships run mid-May to mid-August and are open to undergraduates through Ph.D. candidates across a variety of majors.

Interns will engage in hands-on cyber projects, gain exposure to the Intelligence Community, and develop professional skills alongside NSA experts. Housing and travel entitlements may be provided for eligible students.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen and enrolled in a degree-seeking program at time of application.
• Education requirements vary by program; preferred GPA 3.0+.
• Must be eligible for TS/SCI clearance after background check, polygraph, and evaluation.
• Available for interviews in the U.S. between Oct 2026 and Apr 2027.

Responsibilities

• NSA Cyber Summer Program is the premier intern program for cybersecurity and related fields.
• 12-week paid internships run mid-May to mid-August for undergrad to Ph.D. students.
• Internships involve working on mission-critical cyber problems and collaborating with NSA professionals.

Education

Computer Engineering

Mathematics

Data Science

Physics

Information Systems

Cybersecurity

Artificial Intelligence

Engineering or closely related field, such as Industrial Engineer

Systems Engineer

Computer Network Engineer

Computer Engineer

Electrical Engineer

Civil Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Software Engineer

Mathematics or closely related field, such as Data Science

Statistics

Job description

NSA has received approval from the Department of War to hire for specific critical positions during the hiring freeze, per DoW memorandum 'Immediate Civilian Hiring Freeze for Alignment with National Defense Priorities' dated 28 February.

Job Description

NSA Summer 2027 Internship Program - Cyber Summer Program- Entry - Maryland

Fort George G. Meade Complex, MD
Pay Plan: GG , Grade: 04/1 to 09/10
Open: 2026-08-15, Close: 2026-09-05

Job Posting: 1261601

Responsibilities

The NSA Summer Internship Programs at our Fort Meade, MD location offers students exciting, impactful professional work opportunities (with pay and limited benefits!) to grow their knowledge of the Intelligence Community and federal government while advancing NSA's two primary missions: 1) Collecting, analyzing, and producing foreign signals intelligence; and 2) Providing cybersecurity solutions and guidance to protect critical national infrastructure. These summer internship opportunities are open to students who are pursuing education in a variety of degree programs.Cyber Summer Program:The Cyber Summer Program (CSP) is the National Security Agency's (NSA) premier intern program for the very best undergraduate and graduate cybersecurity, computer engineering, information assurance, computer forensics, systems engineering and network engineering students in the country. This program provides interns the opportunity to contribute and provide solutions towards NSA's critical cyber-related missions of national importance. Interns will benefit from hands-on experience, a deepened understanding of the Intelligence Community (IC), and professional skills development ' all while joining forces alongside accomplished NSA professionals

Job Summary

Join students from across the country and lend your knowledge to national security in one of NSA's over 30 summer internship programs. These 12 week paid programs run from mid-May to mid-August and are open to undergraduate freshman up to Ph.D. students depending on internship requirements. These internships are open to a wide variety of majors and give students the opportunity to work directly with mission-critical problems and experience the excitement of working in NSA spaces.

Qualifications

To be accepted into the NSA Summer Internship - Cyber Summer Program, candidates- Must be a U.S. Citizen- Must be enrolled in a degree-seeking program (undergraduate, graduate, doctorate) at time of application- Specific education requirements vary by program- Preferred cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher- Must be eligible to be granted a TS/SCI security clearance after successfully completing a background investigation, a Full-scope Polygraph and a Psychological Evaluation- Must be available and in the U.S. for operational and technical interviews and other applicable processing, both in-person and via telephone/internet, between the months of October 2026 and April 2027

• Computer Engineering
• Mathematics
• Data Science
• Physics
• Information Systems
• Cybersecurity
• Artificial Intelligence
• Engineering or closely related field, such as
• Industrial Engineer
• Systems Engineer
• Computer Network Engineer
• Computer Engineer
• Electrical Engineer
• Civil Engineer
• Mechanical Engineer
• Software Engineer
• Mathematics or closely related field, such as
• Data Science
• Statistics

***PLEASE NOTE: Other majors may be considered, however the majors listed above are highly recommended.***PLEASE NOTE: You may be required to complete an Unproctored Internet Testing (UIT) requirement measuring cognitive ability, motivation, and English proficiency.

• Students are paid a competitive salary commensurate with their education level.
• All internships are 10 - 12 weeks during the summer.
• Receive annual leave, sick leave and paid federal holidays.
• Students who attend school in excess of 75 miles from Fort Meade, MD are eligible for housing accommodations and travel entitlements of a round trip airfare ticket to and from school or mileage reimbursement up to the cost of a government-issued airline ticket.
• Daily transportation to and from work is NOT provided. Students participating in the program are highly encouraged to bring a vehicle. Carpooling with other students MAY be available, but is NOT guaranteed.
• Participation in agency-wide extracurricular programs.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. NSA is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph. NSA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process.

The National Security Agency (NSA) is part of the DoD Intelligence Community Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). All positions in the NSA are in the Excepted Services under 10 United States Codes (USC) 1601 appointment authority.