Security Engineer Intern

Co Star
Richmond, VA
Job Description
Role Overview

Join our team as a Security Engineering Intern to gain hands-on experience in a large enterprise cybersecurity program. You'll work on vulnerability management, endpoint security, threat detection, security controls, and emerging areas like AI security.

What You Will Do

Develop a working prototype to solve a cybersecurity challenge, perform cybersecurity operations, and assist in a cybersecurity project while learning from experienced team members.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This internship is designed to provide exposure to the types of work performed by Security Engineers and help prepare students for future careers in cybersecurity.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree from an accredited, not-for-profit university or college in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a comparable major.
  • Must be planning to return to school following the completion of the Summer 2027 internship.
  • Must have an expected graduation date of December 2027 - June 2028.
  • Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.
  • Demonstrated interest in cybersecurity through personal endeavors outside of undergraduate degree program
  • Available to participate in the full 10-week summer internship program and commit to a 40-hour work week throughout the internship.
  • Coursework, project, internship, research, or work experience related to cybersecurity, networking, operating systems, cloud computing, scripting, automation, system administration, or comparable technical disciplines.
  • Ability to communicate technical information clearly in written and verbal formats.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

  • Base Compensation: $40 - $45 (Hourly)
  • Paid holidays
  • Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
  • Drug-free workplace
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