Industrial Control Systems Research Intern

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In this role you will work remotely from a home office.

We are seeking a motivated, talented, and self-driven Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Research Intern focused on Industrial Cybersecurity to join our research team. An ideal candidate will have a strong background in programming and configuring basic industrial devices such as PLCs and HMIs. The intern will work closely with experienced researchers and engineers to support cutting-edge projects aimed at demonstrating impact with respect to misconfigurations in ICS networks and necessary controls associated with preventing ICS attacks.

Key Responsibilities:

• ICS Testbed and Cyber Scenario Creation and Configuration:
• Assist in configuration and programming of industrial devices to replicate a near realistic industrial process
• Investigate and create cybersecurity attacks within the configured testbed to assist with training of various cybersecurity models
• Development of Training and Testing Environments:
• Assist with the creation of automated controls (both attack and defense) as part of a training environment for cybersecurity models
• Assist with the development of model training and testing environments
• Accommodate integration of said environments into a broader platform
  
  
• Collaboration and Reporting:
• Work alongside a multidisciplinary team of researchers to brainstorm and develop innovative solutions
• Prepare and present progress reports, technical documentation, and research papers to internal and external stakeholders
• Publication of Results:
• Publish the results generated from the research and experiments as part of a Conference and/or Journal.

Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience:

• Currently enrolled full-time in a PhD or MSc program in cybersecurity, computer science, engineering, artificial intelligence, or other from an accredited university in the United States
• Experience with industrial control systems such as PLCs, HMIs, and engineering software.
• Basic experience writing Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagram (FBD), Structured Control Language (SCL), Sequential Function Charts (SFC), Structured text, etc. is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, Git, Jira, and other professional software development tools and workflows.
• Experience with vulnerability analysis, software security, or AI applications in cybersecurity is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to think critically, solve problems, and work independently.
• Strong programming and fast prototyping skills.
• Strong understanding of industrial control systems.

Successful candidates must be able to work with controlled technology in accordance with US Export Control Law. US Export Control laws and applicable regulations govern the distribution of strategically important technology, services and information to foreign nationals and foreign countries. Siemens may require candidates under consideration for employment opportunities to submit information regarding citizenship status to allow the organization to comply with specific US Export Control laws and regulations. Additional information on the US Export Control laws & regulations can be found on https://www.bis.doc.gov/index.php/policy-guidance/deemed-exports/deemed-exports-faqs

What do we offer?

Our team is part of Siemens Foundational Technologies (FT), which is Siemens’ central Research & Development department. The team is composed of consultants, innovators, engineers, and researchers that unite a passion about cybersecurity and securing our customers’ assets and networks - in domains such as control systems used in energy utilities that are part of the nation’s critical infrastructure, smart factories, building automation systems, intelligent transportation systems, healthcare, and innovative new products and solutions developed by Siemens. Our close contact with all our business units in Siemens provides the opportunity to contribute to and gain experience in real industrial applications.

Our research team is in beautiful Princeton, NJ, a university town packed with exceptional international talent that provides a unique feel of this true cultural gem in the state. The town has plenty of activities to offer, but for those looking for more, at just about 1h drive we have NYC or Philadelphia. We have the best public schools in the country and all of the above glued together by a very active and welcoming community.

As Siemens’ central Research & Development department, we embrace this community. Our core mission is to support our Siemens business units as a central knowledge hub for all cybersecurity capabilities globally. We research and develop new and innovative solutions, based on much-needed deep technical expertise, and our network with internal and external experts and academia. This allows us to invent new solutions and approaches and verify their feasibility in the “real world” together with the product development teams of our business units – creating a stimulating setup for quick innovation cycles and rapid prototyping.

As an intern in our team, you can experience a professional industrial research environment and learn about the unique challenges and opportunities of a career in industrial cybersecurity. We support business units in testing and securing our customers’ assets and networks - in domains such as control systems used in energy utilities that are part of the nation’s critical infrastructure, smart factories, building automation systems, intelligent transportation systems, healthcare, and innovative new products and solutions developed by Siemens.

About Siemens:

We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers. Learn more about Siemens here.

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