National Laboratory of the Rockies · 5 hours ago
Undergraduate/Graduate (Summer) Cybersecurity Research Internship - Energy Threat Analysis
The National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) is a leading research facility focused on energy systems innovation. They are seeking an Undergraduate/Graduate Cybersecurity Research Intern for the Energy Threat Analysis Center to assist in identifying cyber-physical vulnerabilities and developing attack scenarios within modeled utility environments.
Clean EnergyCleanTechEnergyRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Develop attack scenarios within a modeled utility environment
Use open-source tools to create system models used to validate the effectiveness of adversarial TTPs
Contribute to the software development efforts of the NLR Cyber Range
Collaborate with NLR research staff to develop AI tools and processes to accelerate research and understand AI’s impact on electricity systems
Analyze cybersecurity artifacts within test environments to assess adversarial scenarios
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team
Qualification
Required
Minimum of a 3.0 cumulative grade point average
Undergraduate: Must be enrolled as a full-time student in a bachelor's degree program from an accredited institution
Post Undergraduate: Earned a bachelor's degree within the past 12 months. Eligible for an internship period of up to one year
Graduate: Must be enrolled as a full-time student in a master's degree program from an accredited institution
Post Graduate: Earned a master's degree within the past 12 months. Eligible for an internship period of up to one year
Graduate + PhD: Completed master's degree and enrolled as PhD student from an accredited institution
Applicants are responsible for uploading official or unofficial school transcripts, as part of the application process
If selected for position, a letter of recommendation will be required as part of the hiring process
Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date
US Citizenship required for access to sensitive information, Government facilities, and/or Government information systems
Must be currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a bachelor's or master's program in computer science, electrical engineering, cybersecurity, or related major; or be enrolled in a Ph.D. program in one of these fields
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Linux or Windows
Demonstrated experience with coding or scripting with Python
Demonstrated understanding of cybersecurity concepts
Strong communication skills to present and document findings with NLR researchers
Preferred
Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a master's program; or currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer science, electrical engineering, cybersecurity, or related major
Vulnerability analysis and reverse engineering experience i.e. hardware/software/network
Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience with power systems
Participation in CyberCorps Scholarship for Service program
Prior experience with DOD/DOE/National Labs
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*
Sick leave (where required by law)
Performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component
Relocation expense reimbursement
Company
National Laboratory of the Rockies
The U.S. Department of Energy's primary national laboratory for energy systems research and development.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$166.09MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyARPA-E
2024-09-04Grant
2023-09-21Grant· $1M
2023-05-22Grant· $150M
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