NSA Summer 2027 Internship Program - Utah Summer Program - Entry

The NSA Summer Internship Programs at our NSA Utah locations offers students exciting, impactful professional work opportunities (with pay and limited benefits!) to grow their knowledge of the Intelligence Community and federal government while advancing NSA's two primary missions: 1) Collecting, analyzing, and producing foreign signals intelligence; and 2) Providing cybersecurity solutions and guidance to protect critical national infrastructure. These summer internship opportunities are open to students who are pursuing education in a variety of degree programs.

NSA Summer Utah Program:

NSAU Program Overview: Are you a student eager to apply your skills in cybersecurity and network defense? The NSA Utah Summer Internship Program offers exciting and impactful professional opportunities to grow your knowledge of the Intelligence Community and federal government while contributing to NSA's vital cybersecurity missions. Program Benefits:

• Real-World Experience: Gain hands-on experience and make a tangible impact on national security by working on meaningful cybersecurity projects.
• Learning Opportunities: Deepen your understanding of the Intelligence Community and federal government, with a focus on cybersecurity practices.
• Professional Development: Develop and refine your professional skills in a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Expert Collaboration: Work alongside and learn from experienced NSA professionals.

Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to make a difference and accelerate your careerTo be accepted into the NSA Summer Internship - Utah Summer Program, candidates:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be enrolled in a degree-seeking program (undergraduate, graduate, doctorate) at time of application
• Specific education requirements vary by program
• Preferred cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Must be eligible to be granted a TS/SCI security clearance after successfully completing a background investigation, a Full-scope Polygraph and a Psychological Evaluation
• Must be available and in the U.S. for operational and technical interviews and other applicable processing, both in-person and via telephone/internet, between the months of October 2026 and April 2027

Preferred Majors:

• Computer Science
• Cybersecurity
• Artificial Intelligence
• Chinese
• PLEASE NOTE: Other majors may be considered, however the majors listed above are highly recommended.
• PLEASE NOTE: You may be required to complete an Unproctored Internet Testing (UIT) requirement measuring cognitive ability, motivation, and English proficiency.Students are paid a competitive salary commensurate with their education level.
• All internships are 10 - 12 weeks during the summer.
• Receive annual leave, sick leave and paid federal holidays.
• Students who attend school in excess of 75 miles from NSA Utah are eligible for housing accommodations and travel entitlements of a round trip airfare ticket to and from school or mileage reimbursement up to the cost of a government-issued airline ticket.
• Daily transportation to and from work is NOT provided. Students participating in the program are highly encouraged to bring a vehicle. Carpooling with other students MAY be available, but is NOT guaranteed.
• Participation in agency-wide extracurricular programs.