Security Engineer Intern

Skills

About the Role

You will help build a threat-modeling program, support governance, risk, and compliance work, and secure cloud and on-premise systems. You will investigate network and security issues, automate tasks with scripts, test for vulnerabilities in a lab environment, and recommend patches.

Requirements

• Have two years of hands-on experience in networking, security, or computer science and be enrolled in a Nevada higher education institution or trade school or certification program, or have completed at least two years of college or trade school in Nevada toward a relevant degree or certificate
• Demonstrate motivation to learn and achieve goals
• Understand networking and write a basic script or program
• Have hands-on experience with labs, network simulators, coding sites, or cybersecurity capture-the-flag platforms
• Demonstrate teamwork
• Have authorization to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Help build a threat-modeling program
• Support risk management, audit, and governance activities
• Secure cloud and on-premise systems
• Investigate root causes of network issues and security vulnerabilities
• Write Bash, Python, PowerShell, or similar automation code
• Use security tools in a lab environment to identify vulnerabilities and recommend patches

Benefits

• Founder and leadership speaker sessions
• Dedicated mentorship and cross-functional networking
• Team-building events and intern socials
• Lunch and Learns with company leaders
• In-office snacks and beverages