Cybersecurity Co-Op

Skyworks
Irvine, CA
Job Description
Role Overview

The Cybersecurity team is looking for a co-op to work alongside security, engineering, and product stakeholders on initiatives related to EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) readiness, data security posture remediation, and cyber resilience testing. This is a hands-on role where you will be expected to take initiative while working under the guidance of a senior resource.

What You Will Do

Responsibilities include EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) compliance support, data security posture management finding remediation follow-up, and cyber resilience and recovery testing. You will own recurring follow-up, track findings to closure, and be the person who knows the current status when someone asks.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This position is ideal for a self-starter with a strong written and verbal communication skill, critical thinking, and organization and follow-through. You will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of individuals who are changing the way the world communicates.

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in cybersecurity, computer science, information systems, engineering, risk management, or a related field.
  • Available for a full-time, six-month co-op term.
  • Working proficiency with standard productivity and collaboration tools (spreadsheets, documents, presentations, ticketing or project tracking systems).
  • Coursework, certification progress, or project experience in security, cloud, GRC, or data privacy (e.g., Security+, cloud fundamentals, CRA/NIS2/GDPR or NIST/ISO 27001 familiarity).
  • Exposure to data security concepts such as classification, access control, or encryption.
  • Experience organizing data or building reports — Excel, SQL, Python, or BI tools.

Benefits

  • Competitive hourly pay rate
  • Opportunity to work with a talented team
  • Hands-on experience in product security regulation, data security tooling, and resilience testing
  • Practical exposure to GRC, product security, and security operations careers
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