Spring 2027 Security Engineer Intern

Responsibilities

• Build scripts, tools, and automation that help engineering teams develop secure software.
• Identify and address security risks in applications, APIs, AWS workloads, and development pipelines.
• Participate in threat modeling, design reviews, code reviews, and security testing with guidance.
• Improve security visibility and detections for cloud workloads and operated software.
• Investigate security-tool findings, validate their impact, and collaborate with engineers on practical fixes.
• Document security work so improvements can be maintained across teams.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a BS program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field; available for the full co-op term and returning to school afterward.
• Experience completing a working technical project through coursework, independent work, a student team, or a prior internship.
• Ability to explain technical work clearly and learn from engineers in different disciplines.
• U.S. Person status, meaning U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency, is required because the role involves information and technology subject to U.S. export controls.
• Preferred: a project involving application security, cloud security, security automation, detection engineering, or AI-enabled cyber defense.
• Preferred: interest in AI-enabled software, energy, national security, industrial software, or regulated industries.
• Preferred: programming fundamentals in at least one of Python, TypeScript, Java, or Go.

Benefits

• Six-month Spring 2027 co-op based in Washington, DC.
• Hybrid work arrangement with on-site work three days per week.
• Mentorship and the opportunity to own a scoped project from design through delivery.
• Estimated starting rate of $25.00 per hour plus a $2,000 monthly housing stipend, less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid every two weeks.