What You Will Do

Do something that matters and make a real difference at one of the world's most prestigious and innovative multidisciplinary research institutions.

The Advanced Research in Cyber Systems Group (A-4) of the Analytics, Intelligence, and Technology (A) Division is seeking undergraduate level students looking for a challenging paid internship for the current academic year and/or summer. All selected candidates will be provided with a mentor, a challenging project for their appointment, and an opportunity to present their project work and progress to colleagues. The student projects we have to offer will vary depending on the skills and interests of the candidate and our current needs.

A-4 conducts research and development in four primary areas. AI assurance, anticipating risks posed by new machine learning innovations and developing guardrails to make complex AI systems trustworthy and reliable for national security applications. Provably secure systems, conducting hardware and software research and development to provide the highest levels of assurance that systems operate within given parameters and are not susceptible to particular attacks or vulnerabilities. Critical system design and analysis, creating systems and software for "no-fail" national security missions, designing and analyzing Operational Technology (OT) hardware and software for Los Alamos internal systems, and conducting security analyses of IT and OT systems for other government agencies and organizations. Cybersecurity workforce development and training, conducting cyber security incident response training for US federal government, state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, government contractors, US critical infrastructure, and international partner's government and critical infrastructure.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program.

• Must be enrolled in at least 12 semester credit hours (or full-time equivalent). Entering college freshmen must provide documentation indicating matriculation into an undergraduate degree program.

• Must currently have and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 on 4.0 scale

A resume and current transcript, showing GPA and course work requirements, are required.

We are seeking a wide variety of computational skills. To receive full consideration, candidates must typically be pursuing a degree in one of the following fields:

• Computer and Information Sciences

• Computer Engineering

• Electrical and Computer Engineering

• Electrical Engineering

• Systems Administration

• Computer Networking

• Computer Systems Analysis

• Software Engineering

• Information Systems Security Management

• Mathematics or Physics

• Applied Mathematics

• Statistics

AND, have knowledge and/or introductory experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Artificial intelligence/machine learning

• Computer forensics

• Network analysis

• Reverse engineering

• Cryptography

• Formal methods

• Statistics/mathematics

• Industrial Control Systems (ICS)

• Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)

• Cyber-physical systems

• Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGAs)

• Software development

• Hardware programming

Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Note to Applicants:

When applying, candidates must attach a resume, cover letter, and their most recent transcripts (or an acceptance letter if transcripts have not been issued).

Important: Applicants who fail to submit the three required application documents (resume, cover letter, transcript) will not be considered for employment. Cover letters are most effective when they clearly indicate your research interests and highlight your most noteworthy achievements and accomplishments. Your cover letter should also explain how you have demonstrated the application of desired knowledge and skills in your previous academic and work experiences.

For general program information refer to the Student Programs (https://www.lanl.gov/careers/career-options/student-internships/) web page.

You may also obtain more information about pay structure, expectations, and other internship opportunities, please visit the LANL website: http://www.lanl.gov/careers/career-options/student-internships/index.php Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

§ PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network

§ Dental and vision insurance

§ Free basic life and disability insurance

§ Paid childbirth and parental leave

§ Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)

§ Learning opportunities and tuition assistance

§ Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)

§ Onsite gyms and wellness programs

§ Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2 (https://directives.nnsa.doe.gov/supplemental-directive/sd-0206-0002) . Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

No Clearance: Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 (https://int.lanl.gov/policy/documents/P701.pdf) for applicant eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-664-6947 option 2 and then option 3.

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