Cybersecurity Automation Intern

PatientPoint•Cincinnati, OH

3h•$25 - $26•Hybrid

About The Position

Join PatientPoint to be part of a dynamic team creating change in and around the doctor’s office. As a leading digital health company, we innovate to positively impact patient behaviors. Our purpose-driven approach offers an inspirational career opportunity where you can contribute to improving health outcomes for millions of patients nationwide. Job Summary We are looking for a highly motivated Security Automation Intern to join our security engineering team. In this role, you will help design, build, and maintain automation solutions that improve the efficiency and scalability of our security operations. You’ll work closely with security engineers to streamline workflows, develop tools, and strengthen the organization’s overall security posture. Gain Hands-on experience in security engineering and automation. Exposure to enterprise-grade security tools (e.g., SIEM, EDR, vulnerability management). Mentorship and learning from experienced security professionals. Opportunity to work on impactful projects that reduce risk and increase security efficiency.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline
Basic programming skills, preferably in Python
Understanding of fundamental cybersecurity concepts (vulnerabilities, scanning, risk)
Familiarity with Linux/Unix command-line environments
Ability to write, debug, and maintain scripts
Strong analytical mindset and curiosity for automation and optimization
Good documentation and communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience automating security workflows or scans
Familiarity with APIs, JSON, and REST-based integrations
Exposure to CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins)
Understanding of AI skills
Knowledge of security testing tools and automation frameworks
Interest in DevSecOps and scalable security solutions

Responsibilities

Assist in developing and maintaining scripts, tools, and automation frameworks to support security operations.
Help integrate security tools with CI/CD pipelines, monitoring systems, and incident response processes.
Automate repetitive security tasks such as log analysis, vulnerability scanning, and alert triage.
Support efforts to collect, normalize, and analyze security data from multiple sources.
Document and maintain automation processes, ensuring reliability and scalability.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (IT, DevOps, Security, Engineering) to embed security automation into workflows.