Platform Engineering Intern

Summer 2026 Security Platform Engineering Internship

About Our Internship Program
Our summer internship program offers emerging tech professionals a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field of cybersecurity. As a Security Platform Engineering intern, you'll be fully embedded within a team for 8 weeks, working on real projects that matter to our organization and developing valuable skills for your future career.

What We Offer
Customized Experience: We match qualified interns with projects and teams based on their interests and skill sets
Real-World Projects: Work on actual challenges and contribute meaningfully to your team
Dedicated Mentorship: Receive one-on-one guidance from experienced security engineers
Full Team Integration: Experience what it's truly like to work here by becoming a valued team member

The Role
We're looking for doers, tinkerers, and problem-solvers! This internship is perfect for those who:
- Build projects at home just for the fun of it
- Break things to figure out how they work (and maybe put them back together)
- Are the go-to tech support person for friends and family
- Stay up late solving technical challenges because you can't let it go
- Have a GitHub full of side projects or contribute to open-source

As a Platform Engineering intern, you'll:
- Design and implement real solutions that support and secure our systems and data
- Get your hands dirty building and testing security infrastructure
- Turn security concepts into working code and automation
- Tackle complex problems with creative solutions
- Learn by doing, not just by watching

Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field
- Demonstrated passion for technology beyond the classroom (personal projects, CTF competitions, hackathons, etc.)
- Basic programming skills in at least one language (Python, Go, Java, etc.)
- Familiarity with networking concepts and security principles
- Experience with Linux/Unix systems (even if it's just on your own machines)
- Strong problem-solving skills and curiosity-driven approach to learning
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Program Details
Duration: 8 weeks
Location: Remote