Cybersecurity Analyst Intern

Ericsson • Plano, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Ericsson is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst Intern to support its North American business. This 12-week internship in Plano, Texas, offers hands-on experience across cybersecurity topics and mission-focused projects in a fast-paced technology environment. The intern will contribute to security operations by developing automation and AI-augmented tools, including agentic solutions, and will present progress and incorporate feedback through regular check-ins and demos.

The internship is scheduled to start May 25, 2027. Applicants are asked to upload an unofficial transcript. The role is intended for a currently enrolled student and requires availability for a full-time, 12-week internship. Ericsson does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position and does not hire F-1 students working on CPT or EAD for it.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
• Solid programming skills.
• Familiarity with APIs, scripting, and automation frameworks, such as Python libraries, REST APIs, or workflow automation tools.
• Basic understanding of AI/ML concepts and practical experience using AI libraries, frameworks, or APIs, such as language models or simple classifiers.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to break complex tasks into smaller, automatable components.
• Good communication skills, including explaining technical solutions clearly and concisely to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet commitments within a structured project timeline.
• GPA of 2.7 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent.
• Actively enrolled full-time at an accredited four-year college or university in an undergraduate, master's, or PhD program at the time of the internship.
• Available for a full-time internship lasting 12 weeks.
• Upload an unofficial transcript when applying.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with security stakeholders to identify manual, repetitive, or time-consuming tasks that could be automated or augmented with AI.
• Design and implement lightweight tools, scripts, and workflows to automate security data collection, correlation, and reporting.
• Prototype AI agents, such as chatbots and decision-support tools, to assist with security investigations, documentation, and routine queries.
• Integrate automation solutions with existing systems and data sources where feasible, such as ticketing systems, monitoring tools, and internal dashboards.
• Document designs, code, and usage instructions so the security team can operate and maintain solutions.
• Contribute to metrics and dashboards showing efficiency gains and the impact of automation and AI tools.
• Develop and deploy agentic solutions.
• Participate in regular check-ins and demos to present progress, gather feedback, and refine implementations.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package; salary range depends on factors including location and the candidate’s job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed