Undergraduate Information Technology Internship
Listed on 2026-10-11
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IT/Tech
Systems Administrator, Cybersecurity
Join the Chief Information Office at Los Alamos National Laboratory as an undergraduate intern. Learn, grow, and support unclassified and classified IT operations, configuration management, and technical services while gaining hands‑on experience in networking, telecommunications, software development, analytics, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, customer service, project management, and other technology fields. Successful candidates will be paired with a mentor and assigned to a team based on their skills, interests, and the needs of the organization and may be placed with one of the following divisions:
- ADS
- Application and Data Services - CISO
- Chief Information Security Office - ICE
- Innovative Customer Experience - ISD
- Infrastructure Services Division - PSE
- Program Strategy and Execution
For full consideration and eligibility, candidates must be pursuing one of the following degrees (or equivalent):
Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Management Information Systems (MIS), Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or Network Administration /Engineering. All candidates must have and maintain a minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale for consideration and be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours each semester.
Job Requirements
- Desire to learn and build knowledge within the realm of Information and Technology
- Desire to work in a customer service environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Effective time management skills, detail oriented, and organized
- Experience with collaborating effectively within team environments
- Knowledge of, or courses taken in Windows, Mac OS X desktop administration, or Linux
- Knowledge of, or courses taken in solving software and hardware issues
Enroll in and successfully complete a minimum of 12 undergraduate credit hours per semester (or the equivalent of full‑time enrollment) in a Computer Science, Information Technology, (or relevant IT focus) major. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale.
Desired Qualifications- Experience in delivering exceptional customer service
- Knowledge of and /or experience administrating Linux, Windows, or Mac systems
- Knowledge of and/or experience with hardware or software applications
- Knowledge of and/or experience within realm of Cybersecurity
- PMP or related Scrum certifications (CSM, PSM, PSPO, or similar)
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 ApplicantsDue to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China‑including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau‑as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
WhereYou 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)
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