General Cybersecurity Intern - CIPHER- Fall 2026

Cybersecurity, Information Protection, and Hardware Evaluation Research Laboratory (CIPHER)

The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is the nonprofit, applied research division of the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). Founded in 1934 as the Engineering Experiment Station, GTRI has grown to more than 2,900 employees, supporting eight laboratories in over 20 locations around the country and performing more than $940 million of problem-solving research annually for government and industry.

GTRI's renowned researchers combine science, engineering, economics, policy, and technical expertise to solve complex problems for the U.S. federal government, state, and industry.

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• Students are our top priority.
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• We champion innovation.
• We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
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• We act ethically.
• We are responsible stewards.

Job Description

Cipher provides high-impact solutions to some of today’s most challenging cybersecurity problems, while also turning revolutionary concepts and breakthrough technologies into practical capabilities to address future threats. CIPHER engineers and scientists develop and deploy cutting-edge technologies in computing, network architectures, signal and protocol analysis, hardware security and trust, assured software and algorithms, network forensics, malware analysis, hardware and software reverse engineering, and advanced analytics during Fall 2026.

Interns Working Within CIPHER Can Expect To Be Tasked With Impactful Research Opportunities Within One Or More Of The Following Core Research Areas:

• Assessments of embedded and cyber-physical systems
• Reverse engineering and vulnerability analysis of embedded systems
• Affirmed software, algorithms, and information
• Hardware security and trust
• Quantum computing and sensing
• Resilient command and control systems
• Secure software systems
• Threat analytics

Intern Required Minimum Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field
• 2.5 or higher cumulative GPA

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with 1 or more software or hardware programming languages
• Basic familiarity with standard laboratory test and/or measurement equipment, or desire to acquire such experience
• Ability to learn complex engineering concepts
• Familiarity with either Windows or Linux and the use of open-source tools
• Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas
• Ability to work either independently or within a team environment

HOURS PER WEEK

• 40 hours per week

U.S. Citizenship Requirements

• None

CLEARANCE TYPE REQUIRED

• None

Housing and Relocation

• Housing and relocation assistance are not available for this position.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

• The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

USG CORE VALUES STATEMENT

• Integrity
• Excellence
• Accountability
• Respect

Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.