Overview
Provide support to Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) as a Computer Science, Information Technology, or Cyber Security Intern - Limited Service Employee (LSE) on the Savannah River Site (SRS), a US Department of Energy (DOE) facility in Aiken, South Carolina.
Responsibilities
The Computer Science, Information Technology, or Cyber Security intern will perform meaningful work in support of the SRMC organization. The selected Computer Science, Information Technology, or Cyber Security intern assist with various projects related to SRMC's IT or Operational Technology (OT) infrastructure, such as servers, networks, applications, etc. The selected intern will support:
Conducting risk assessment and vulnerability analysis using tools like Nessus, etc.
Performing field validation and supporting penetration testing results.
Running system scans and generating reports using tools like Nessus, Splunk, Microsoft Defender to include artificial intelligence (AI) machine learning, etc.
Implementation of security policies and standards using tools like Active Directory, Group Policy, etc.
Providing technical support and troubleshooting for security improvements and issues
The selected intern will have the following general qualifications and skills:
Knowledge of fundamentals concepts of networks, servers, application, and security requirements
Familiarity with common security tools and frameworks
Ability to learn new technologies to include artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and solve problems
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Attention to detail and quality
Creativity and innovation
Additional Information:
The internship is expected to be a 10-12 week period from May 2025 until the end of July 2025. Housing is not provided, but reasonable rentals may be available through local university student housing offices. The selected candidate will be responsible for their own transportation.
A 40-hour work week is set and scheduled by the individual departments. SRMC utilizes various work schedules including 5/8s (8 hours/day; five days per week), 4/10s (10 hours/day; four days per week), etc. Each workday has a 30-minute lunch. Interns will be paid a competitive hourly rate; no summer interns will be assigned to shift work; overtime is not available; Interns will be paid for site holidays (Memorial Day, July 4th) as applicable.
Assignments will be located in SRMC facilities in Aiken, SC. Public transportation is not available, and interns will be required to arrange their own transportation. A valid Driver's License, Registration and proof of automobile insurance is required for driving on the Savannah River Site.
Resumes will be reviewed by the selection panel in January 2025. All selected applicants will be contacted by February or March 2025.
If you are selected to participate in the SRMC internship program, additional information will be requested such as: SRMC employment application, references and official transcripts. You will be assigned to SRS General Employee Training and Drug and Alcohol test appointments before badging and commencement of assignment.
Qualifications
Candidate must be enrolled as a full-time student at:
An accredited four-year university, and currently working towards a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security or related major
Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above and completed their Sophomore year.
In addition:
Must pass General Employment Training (GET)
Must pass Drug and Alcohol Testing (DAT)
These two items will be scheduled before the intern starts work at Savannah River Site.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of fundamental concepts of networks, servers, applications, and security requirements.
Familiarity with common security tools and frameworks
Ability to learn new technologies and solve problems.
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Attention to detail and quality.
Creativity and innovation
About
Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC), a prime contractor for the US Department of Energy, is responsible for managing the Department of Energy's Savannah River Site's Liquid Waste operations contract. Located in Aiken, South Carolina, SRMC is a limited liability company formed by nuclear operations and environmental remediation global leaders BWXT, Amentum, and Fluor. The SRMC Team is responsible for the closure of waste tanks, the operation of the Savannah River Site's Defense Waste Processing Facility, tank farm operations and associated production and disposal facilities. www.savannahrivermissioncompletion.com
Benefits
SRMC Summer Intern Limited-Service Employees (LSEs) are eligible for a limited benefits package:
High Deductible Health Insurance
2 paid holidays during the summer months
Paid Time Off
Starting Rate
USD $20.00/Hr.
Pay Disclaimer
Compensation will be determined by approved calendar year government rates.
EEO Statement
SRMC is committed to equal employment opportunity to employees and qualified applicants regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, status as a parent, sexual orientation, or genetics. Our equal employment opportunity policies encompass all aspects of the employment relationship, including application and hiring, promotion and transfer, selection for training opportunities, wage and salary administration.
Submit a Referral (https://careers-lse-srmc.icims.com/jobs/1553/2025-summer-intern-computer-science%2c-information-technology%2c-cyber-security/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in_iframe=1&hashed=-1834384513)
Location US-SC-Aiken
ID 2024-1553
Category Internship
Position Type Intern
Remote No
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