Cybersecurity Engineer Summer 2026 Internships

Southwest Airlines•Dallas, TX

2d•$25 - $29•Remote

About The Position

The Cybersecurity Engineer Intern will be within the Cybersecurity Engineering Operations Team’s Andromeda pod. As a Cybersecurity Engineer Intern, you'll have a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across multiple domains, including network and endpoint security, incident response, and vulnerability management. Interns contribute to meaningful security operations, working on projects such as firewalls, certificate management, and SIEM/EDR, while benefiting from a collaborative Culture built on strong documentation and open communication. With access to cross-Team initiatives, learning sessions, and mentorship, this internship provides a solid foundation for professional growth and a successful career in cybersecurity.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent education required.
Progress towards a degree, major, or minor in Cybersecurity, Management Information Systems (MIS), Business, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or Information Technology, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a similar degree.
Progress towards a 4-year undergraduate degree preferred.
To be eligible, you must be currently enrolled as a full-time student (as defined by your university) at the time of application and during the internship.
1-2 semesters remaining at the time the internship ends is preferred.
Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA at the time of application.
Ability to analyze and resolve simple to medium complexity issues in hardware, software, and networking
Knowledge of data privacy practices and laws
Demonstrates programming aptitude, logical/abstract thinking, and participation in system testing
Quick learner, self-motivated, and effective in fast-paced, team-oriented environments
Values a culture of openness, respect, and collaboration
Able to prioritize effectively and take on multiple assignments, whether administrative or project-related, while maintaining a successful level of completion in all responsible work
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-based, Customer service-oriented environment with a high regard for hospitality
Required: Full-time 40 hours a week .
Must maintain a consistent weekly schedule during normal business hours at a max of 8 hours per day .
U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available.
Must be at least 18 years of age
You must have a valid U.S. Social Security Number to complete the full hiring process

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of software development methodologies, technologies, and troubleshooting.
Exposure to technologies such as AWS, PING, eDirectory, Active Directory, CyberArk, InsightVM, Venafi, and CrowdStrike Next Gen SIEM.
Knowledge of passwords, multi-factor authentication, and Agile methodologies.
Previous internship, project work, or experience in Software or Cybersecurity Engineering within the past 12 months.
Familiarity with project management principles (timelines, budgets, deliverables).

Responsibilities

Under supervision, may be responsible for vendor management, partner governance, and system oversight to deploy, monitor, and maintain secure solutions throughout their lifecycle.
Work with a Team to research issues, plan and recommend solutions, and support the coordination of system and software developments. This includes monitoring performance, identifying bottlenecks, and collaborating with partners to implement fixes.
Help ensure high system and infrastructure availability levels by addressing and resolving low-to-medium complexity escalations.
Support the implementation and ongoing updates of platform strategies and roadmaps to strengthen security posture.
Stay informed of emerging technology trends and best practices relevant to cybersecurity and system operations.
Contribute to team projects by meeting deadlines, fulfilling commitments, and delivering quality results.

Benefits

Receive free, unlimited space available travel privileges for yourself (taxes and fees may apply on international travel).
Interns will be provided any required equipment, such as a laptop, for the internship.

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