Security Engineer Intern

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The Summer Engineering Security Intern joins Endpoint Security Engineering (ESE) to contribute to active security projects across device, data, AI, and SaaS security. The intern works alongside senior engineers on project deliverables, milestone tracking, and the operational workstreams that support them. The internship runs approximately 12 weeks in Kirkland, Washington.

What you get to do in this role

• Project Participation
• Contribute to device security projects, including endpoint containment gap analysis, supply-chain provenance, and bring-your-own-device posture.
• Support data security projects, including data discovery, classification, and coverage tracking.
• Assist AI security initiatives, including usage monitoring, policy enforcement, and governance for AI tools and agents.
• Support SaaS security projects, including identity and access posture for productivity platforms.
• Help build and validate security telemetry and detection tooling, including alert validation and dashboard development.
• Support security assessments and vendor evaluations by gathering requirements, running tests, and documenting findings.
• Coordinate with ESE team members and cross-functional partners on project milestones and status reporting.
• Operational Workstreams
• Support the End of Life and Patching Program.
• Assist with penetration test initiation, follow-up, and escalation tracking.
• Coordinate and support security-related Problem Review Boards (PRBs).
• Support incident and task triage by working with internal security teams and other ServiceNow groups.
• Support the processing of Acceptable Use Policy violations.
• Provide training and enablement to Technical Support and SAM teams.
• Represent Security & Privacy in customer outreach and assist with escalation handling.

To be successful in this role you have

• Currently enrolled in an accredited university, working on a Masters degree in Computer Science, or related field, and graduating December 2027, or later.
• Experience in leveraging or critically thinking about how to integrate AI into work processes, decision-making, or problem-solving. This may include using AI-powered tools, automating workflows, analyzing AI-driven insights, or exploring AI's potential impact on the function or industry.
• Experience using or critically evaluating AI tools to improve workflows, decision-making, or problem-solving.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with comfort in customer-facing interactions.
• Ability to explain complex security issues clearly to peers, executives, and customers.
• Self-motivated, able to perform with limited supervision, and a collaborative teammate.

Pay and benefits

For positions in this location, we offer a base pay of $58.96/hr, plus equity (when applicable), variable/incentive compensation and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location.

We also offer health plans, including flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, matching donations, a flexible time away plan and family leave programs. Compensation is based on the geographic location in which the role is located and is subject to change based on work location.

Additional Information: Work Personas

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