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Job Description
Come intern with Intel's Information Security organization. You will be a member of a highly collaborative Agile DevOps delivery team of information security professionals who are responsible for providing best-in-class security capabilities that keep Intel secure and deliver business value to our stakeholders.
Our Cyber Defense team is looking for undergraduate students in their 3rd or 4th year of college who are highly motivated and willing to work part time (20 hours per week) for 1 year and further develop their information security skills.
The Cyber Defense team manages security controls spanning vulnerability scanning, security patching, application security, cloud security, and lab security across all Intel domains. This includes security controls validation, discovery, attack detection and containment, vulnerability detection and remediation, development of AI models and agentic systems that respond to AI generated attacks.
As a Security Engineer Intern, your responsibilities will be, but not limited to:
- Support the Continuous Threat and Exposure Management process including vulnerability identification/scanning, assessment, and remediation across the enterprise.
- Assist with remediation actions to discovered security vulnerabilities and weaknesses.
- Configuration, management, and operations of core platforms within the Cyber Defense organization (vulnerability/asset/application scanning, security patching, CTEM platform).
- Support an Agile and DevOps approach to platform management and maintenance, including support for deployment and management automation, version controls, and related continuous integration, delivery, and management processes.
- Assist with system automation, upgrades, and integration with various systems, tools, data sources.
- Help develop defensive AI agents to respond to AI assisted attackers.
Perform external attack surface management responsibilities such as, attack path analysis, exposure exploitability analysis, and tactical remediation and containment of high-risk exposures
- Develop / leverage key reporting and dashboarding to evaluate threat intelligence and determine potential risk to Intel in order to prioritize elimination of vulnerabilities across the enterprise.
- Work closely with software development engineers, systems engineers, network engineers, database administrators, monitoring team, and information security teams in supporting new features, services, and releases.
This position is not eligible for Intel Immigration Sponsorship.
Jan 2027 start, 20 hours a week, for one year. 4 days onsite.
The ideal candidate should demonstrate the following behavioral skills:
- Must be pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Cyber/Information Security, Management Information Systems, or other science/engineering related field.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in team environments.
- Problem-solving mindset and eagerness to explore innovative solutions.
- Enthusiasm for learning and developing a career in cybersecurity.
- Be willing to work in a dynamic, changing environment and be comfortable with working in a hybrid (onsite/remote) environment.
- Customer service and stakeholder management skills, including experience in setting and managing user and stakeholder expectations.
Qualifications
You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Experience listed below would be obtained through a combination of your schoolwork/research and/or relevant previous job and/or internship experiences.
Education:
- Must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Cyber/Information Security, Management Information Systems, or other science/engineering related field
Minimum Qualifications:
Understanding of, and/or completed coursework in:
- Information security models and concepts
- Information Technology/Security Operations and Service Delivery
- Cloud Computing and Cloud Security Components
Proficiency in basic cybersecurity concepts, tools, and techniques such as network security, vulnerability management, or data protection practices.
- Available to work part time (20 hours a week), beginning January 2027.
Preferred Qualifications:
Understanding of, and/or completed coursework in:
- IT/Security Systems Engineer/Administrator duties
- Windows and Linux administration (i.e., installation, configuration, and troubleshooting).
- Developing scripting and automation solutions to support system configuration, performance, and troubleshooting.
- Security vulnerabilities and remediation techniques
- Offensive security, ethical hacking, penetration testing, networking skills
- Basic scripting (Python, PowerShell, JavaScript) and database (SQL) skills
- Writing simple to moderately complex scripts and programs for automation, tools, frameworks, dashboards
- AI/LLM and AI Agents knowledge and experience.
- Software development concepts including Agile
- Professional certifications through industry recognized organizations such as CompTIA, SANS, ISACA, ISC2 (e.g. CISSP).
We invite you to embark on a rewarding journey with Intel, where you will gain invaluable experience, contribute to meaningful projects, and explore your potential within a supportive and innovative environment. Apply today to take the first step in building a future in information security!
Student / Intern
Shift 1 (United States of America)
US, California, Folsom
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.
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We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel .
Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $75,898.00-75,902.00 USD (Hourly Role)
The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Our standard internship rates are based on your degree, location, and the job role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location and job role during the hiring process.
Work Model for this Role
This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.
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