Vulnerability Management Intern

Job Title:
Vulnerability Management Intern

Role Overview:

The Vulnerability Management Intern will support McAfee's centralized Vulnerability Management program by assisting in vulnerability identification, analysis, prioritization, reporting, and remediation tracking across enterprise and cloud environments. Your role includes involvement in responding to newly published threat advisories, helping drive timely remediation, and documenting key processes and findings within Confluence. You will gain hands-on experience with enterprise security tools, risk-based prioritization models, and audit/compliance processes while contributing to program maturity initiatives.


This is a Hybrid position located in Frisco, TX. We value in-office collaboration and meaningful interactions, so expect that you will be able to be in the office 3 days per week throughout your Internship. When you are not working on-site, you will be working from your home office. We are only considering candidates within a commutable distance to Frisco, TX, as we are not offering relocation assistance at this time.
About the role:

• Assist with executing and monitoring vulnerability scans across enterprise, cloud, and endpoint environments
• Support triage and validation of vulnerability findings to improve accuracy and reduce false positives
• Help prioritize vulnerabilities using risk-based approaches (CVSS, exploitability, asset criticality, and business impact)
• Track critical vulnerabilities (e.g., zero-days, actively exploited CVEs)
• Coordinate with asset owners and engineering teams to drive timely patching or mitigation
• Monitor remediation progress and escalate risks as needed
• Track remediation activities and follow up with asset owners to ensure SLA adherence and timely closure
• Document vulnerability management processes, workflows, and playbooks
• Maintain knowledge base articles for threat advisories and remediation guidance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve vulnerability lifecycle efficiency

About you:

• Must be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university program for a graduate degree (MS/MA) OR undergraduate degree (BS/BA/BBA). Undergraduates must be entering their junior or senior year to be considered
• Prefer students currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical field
• Must be able to commit to the full Summer Internship from June 22 to Aug 14, 2026
• Basic understanding of:
  
  • vulnerability vs. risk vs. threat
  • Basic understanding of CIA triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability)
  • Cloud fundamentals (AWS, GCP), containers
  • Windows/Linux systems
• Familiarity with ports, protocols ( DNS, TCP/IP)
• Awareness of common vulnerabilities (OWASP Top10, CVEs, patching concepts)
• Basic scripting skills(python/Bash) is a plus
• Exposure to tools like Qualys, Rapid7, Nessus etc
• Strong sense of urgency
• Ability to collaborate across teams
• Solid interpersonal skills; can build effective relationships with other team members
• Thrive in fast-paced environments and open to change in the workplace
• Strong team player with a positive, professional attitude
• Proactive problem-solver with strong tolerance for ambiguity

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Company Overview

McAfee is a leader in personal security for consumers. Focused on protecting people, not just devices, McAfee consumer solutions adapt to users' needs in an always online world, empowering them to live securely through integrated, intuitive solutions that protects their families and communities with the right security at the right moment.

Company Benefits and Perks:

We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone at McAfee to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We offer a variety of social programs, flexible work hours and family-friendly benefits to all of our employees.

• Bonus Program
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Paid Parental Leave
• Support for Community Involvement
• 14 Paid Company Holidays
• Unlimited Paid Time Off for Exempt Employees
• 96 Hours of Sick Time and 120 Hours of Vacation for Non-Exempt Employees Accrued Each Year

We're serious about our commitment to diversity which is why McAfee prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.

The wage for this position is 20.00 USD Hourlyper hour. McAfee takes into consideration an individual's skillset, experience, and location in making final salary determinations. For further details, please discuss with the Talent Acquisition Partner.

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