Job Description
High School Cybersecurity Technician - Intern
Location
US-OH-Beavercreek
ID
2026-4106
Category
Internships / Co-Ops
Position Type
Full Time Hourly
Riverside Overview
Riverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. We provide high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the country's most challenging technical problems.
All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship.
Position Overview
Riverside Research's Secure and Resilient Systems group is seeking a dynamic full-time junior summer intern in Beavercreek Ohio. As a key member of our Secure and Resilient Systems team, the intern will contribute to our cyber security research lab operations and support cutting edge research that secures advanced systems from cyber security vulnerabilities. The intern will interface with team members across Riverside Research locations. This position is for the summer of 2026.
Responsibilities
Assist in lab management, including ideating on better ways to automate aspects of lab management, organize assets, and enable the team to better share resources
Work closely with embedded systems, 3d printers, large scale computing nodes, and computer networks to enhance the operation of the lab to support our research team
Work with the research team to identify better ways to document lab configurations and use of equipment, develop custom applications, and enable smooth configuration and setup of new lab equipment
Build tools and/or capabilities in languages like C/C++, Python, etc.
Participate in relevant internal meetings
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Excited to explore the fields of computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, cybersecurity, or related field of study
Some familiarity with programming languages
Self-driven with strong analytic, inferencing, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving skills
High School student finishing Junior or Senior year in 2026
Must be a US citizen
Desired Qualifications:
Some experience in C/C++ and/or Python
Some experience with Linux development environments
Computer Aided Design (CAD) and 3D printing
Desire to learn technical skills alongside how the business operates
Ability to establish a solid working relationship with technical staff and peers in the group and across Riverside Research
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Global Comp
$18.00 - $20.00 This represents the typical compensation range for this position based on experience, location and other factors.
Closing Statement
Riverside Research Institute is a not-for-profit, technology-oriented defense company, where service to our customers and support of our staff is our overall mission. Riverside is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. Riverside offers comprehensive compensation and benefit packages to our employees.
Riverside bases its employment decisions solely on technical experience, qualifications and other job-related criteria related to our organizational purpose as a not-for-profit company, and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran's status or any other status legally protected by applicable federal, state, and local law.
Riverside Research is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local law.
