Cyber + AI Intern

Rackspace Technology•San Antonio, TX

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is about building and improving how security operates. You’ll apply AI and automation to real problems across both engineering and operations—reducing manual work, improving detection, and helping teams move faster.

Requirements

A Senior or Grad Student who is currently enrolled at a university or college pursuing a bachelors or masters degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, AI/ML, or similar
Availability to work Monday through Friday between the hours of 8am and 5pm CDT
Hybrid schedule, 2 days a week in office at our Global HQ at 281 N/Redland Road
Comfortable writing code (Python preferred)
Basic understanding of security fundamentals (networking, endpoints, identity)
Familiarity with logs, alerts, or monitoring concepts
Interest in applying AI to real-world problems, not just theory
Strong problem-solving mindset and ability to turn ideas into working solutions

Nice To Haves

Experience with APIs, scripting, or automation (Python, PowerShell, etc.)
Exposure to LLMs, agents, or AI tooling (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.)
Familiarity with SIEM or security tools (Splunk, Sentinel, EDR, etc.)
Exposure to cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Experience with labs, CTFs, or hands-on security projects

Responsibilities

Build tools and scripts to automate security tasks across engineering and SOC workflows
Prototype AI-driven use cases (alert triage, enrichment, investigation support, automation)
Support security event analysis, including triaging alerts and investigating patterns
Identify opportunities to reduce noise, improve detection quality, and streamline operations
Work with engineers to integrate AI into existing security systems and processes
Contribute to improving SOC playbooks, workflows, and standard operating procedures
Assist with designing scalable, AI-enabled security solutions across the environment