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Critical Infrastructure Analysis Graduate Intern - Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Summer Institute - Summer 2025

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Research & Development
    IT & Cybersecurity
  • Livermore

AI generated summary

  • You must be a grad student with a 3.0+ GPA, strong problem-solving skills, teamwork experience, and exposure to risk analysis, modeling, or data analysis. Effective communication is essential.
  • You will support critical infrastructure projects, conduct research in areas like risk analysis and modeling, assist with technical tasks, attend seminars, and present your findings.

Requirements

  • Must be a continuing college or university student in good standing at an accredited institution pursuing a graduate degree.
  • Ability to apply wide-ranging problem-solving techniques and/or analytical principles to solve technical problems.
  • Demonstrated academic achievement in scientific or engineering curriculum.
  • Demonstrated effective communication skills.
  • Ability to present and communicate concepts and ideas.
  • Experience applying engineering principles to solve technical problems.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated exposure through coursework or relevant experience to one or more of the following topics: risk and/or decision analysis; infrastructure modeling and/or simulation; threat and/or hazard modeling; data analysis; open-source research and analysis; systems engineering; system decomposition; operations research and/or optimization.
  • GPA of 3.0 or above.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical and/or research support to projects in the areas of critical infrastructure analysis, modeling, and simulation; cybersecurity; and other related fields working with scientists, engineers, and technical staff members.
  • Support development, testing, and documentation of Laboratory methodologies and capabilities.
  • Conduct research under limited direction and supervision in one or more of the following areas, as assigned:
  • risk and/or decision analysis
  • infrastructure modeling and/or simulation
  • threat and/or hazard modeling
  • data analysis
  • open-source research and analysis
  • systems engineering
  • system decomposition
  • operations research and/or optimization
  • artificial intelligence/machine learning
  • Perform technical assignments of a basic degree of complexity and provide technical support to scientists in scientific research and development projects.
  • Attend relevant on-site seminars and training classes (at least one per week).
  • Present work through presentations and/or poster sessions.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship program?

The Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Summer Institute (CSI) internship program will run during the summer with start dates between May 19, 2025, and June 23, 2025, and flexible end dates through September 26, 2025.

What is the monthly pay for this internship position?

The monthly pay for this internship position is $9,950.

What qualifications do I need to apply for the internship?

Applicants must be continuing college or university students in good standing at an accredited institution pursuing a graduate degree, have demonstrated academic achievement in a scientific or engineering curriculum, and possess effective communication skills, among other qualifications.

Are there any specific areas of research focus for this internship?

Yes, the internship focuses on critical infrastructure analysis, modeling and simulation, cybersecurity, risk and decision analysis, infrastructure modeling, threat and hazard modeling, data analysis, operations research and optimization, and artificial intelligence/machine learning.

Will I have the opportunity to present my work?

Yes, interns are expected to present their work through presentations and/or poster sessions.

Is a security clearance required for this position?

No security clearance is required for this position, but it involves U.S. Export Control, and the work must be performed by a U.S. person.

What are the benefits associated with this internship?

Benefits include holiday pay, sick leave accrual, individual 401(k) contributions, and participation in professional and technical development activities.

Is there a GPA requirement for applicants?

Yes, a GPA of 3.0 or above is desired for applicants.

Will I receive training during this internship?

Yes, the program includes opportunities to attend relevant on-site seminars and training classes at least once per week.

Are there any hiring restrictions or considerations related to drug use?

Yes, external applicants selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test, which includes testing for the use of marijuana, as federal law applies to the laboratory as a federal contractor.

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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, located in the San Francisco Bay Area, is a premier applied science laboratory that is part of the National Nuclear Security Administration within the Department of Energy. LLNL's mission is strengthening national security by developing and applying cutting-edge science, technology, and engineering that respond with vision, quality, integrity, and technical excellence to scientific issues of national importance. The Laboratory's science and engineering are being applied to achieve breakthroughs for counterterrorism and nonproliferation, defense and intelligence, energy and environmental security. The world-class programs and capabilities at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory span one square mile, what many consider to be "the smartest square mile on Earth."​