Posting Title

Undergraduate/Post-Undergraduate (Summer) Intern - Cyber Security Research

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Location

CO - Golden

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Position Type

Intern (Fixed Term)

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Hours Per Week

40

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Working at NLR

NLR is located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for energy systems research and development.

Join the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR), where world-class scientists, engineers, and experts are accelerating energy innovation through breakthrough research and systems integration. From our mission to our collaborative culture, NLR stands out in the research community for its commitment to an affordable and secure energy future. Spanning foundational science to applied systems engineering and analysis, we focus on solving complex challenges to deliver advanced, secure, reliable, and cost-effective energy solutions. Our work helps strengthen U.S. industries, support job creation, and promote national economic growth.

At NLR, you'll find a mission-driven environment supported by state-of-the-art facilities, multidisciplinary research teams, and strong collaborations with industry, academia, and other national laboratories. We offer robust professional development opportunities, and a competitive benefits package designed to support your career and well-being.

Job Description

The National Laboratory of the Rockies’ (NLR) cybersecurity research is strengthening our grid against tomorrow's threats. The intern(s) selected for this role will support research efforts within the Cybersecurity Research Center’s research portfolio, contributing to research on topics including, but not limited to:

• Characterization of the potential for U.S. electric grid disruption from natural hazards and human threats
• Assessment of the cybersecurity of distributed energy systems
• Strengthening the resilience of the U.S. electric grid

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Assisting with cybersecurity testing either using hardware equipment or in virtualized environment
• Simulation and emulation of experiments related to cybersecurity and resilience using NREL Cyber Range
• Data analysis, virtualization, visualization, and reporting
• Performing literature reviews and background research
• Publishing research results in reputable conferences or journals

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Basic Qualifications

Must be enrolled as a full-time student in a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD degree program, or graduated in the past 12 months from an accredited institution. Candidates who have earned a degree may work for a period not to exceed 12 months. Must have a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.

Please Note:
•You will need to upload 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.

Additional Required Qualifications

• Current enrollment in or recent graduation from a bachelor’s program in cybersecurity, computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or related fields
• Demonstrated experience in coding languages such as, Python, GO, and Rust
• Demonstrated knowledge or experience in cybersecurity
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft 365 products
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with researchers in a team environment
• Strong communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge or experience in power systems

• Previous experience with technical writing, literature review, or contributions to publishing scientific papers for conferences or journals

• Demonstrated knowledge in cybersecurity standards, policy, and regulation

• Demonstrated knowledge in cybersecurity risk quantification

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Job Application Submission Window

The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.

Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)

Job Profile: Undergraduate III / Annual Salary Range: $34,800 - $55,700

NLR takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if