DevSecOps Intern

ePayPolicy•Austin, TX

25d•Hybrid

About The Position

The DevSecOps Intern will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between our development, operations, and security teams. Reporting directly to the Head of Information Security as part of the Security Operations Center (SOC), this position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in automating security controls, securing cloud infrastructure, and building "security by design" into our software delivery lifecycle. You will work to ensure that ePayPolicy’s systems remain secure without slowing down the speed of innovation, learning to implement security checks within CI/CD pipelines, and assisting in the protection of our payment platform.

Requirements

A background in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or Information Systems—whether you are currently pursuing a degree, possess equivalent self-taught skills, or are a developer looking to transition into the security field.
Demonstrated understanding of DevOps principles, version control (Git), and CI/CD pipelines through coursework, labs, or personal projects.
Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language (Python, Bash, JavaScript, or Go) – you should be comfortable writing scripts to automate tasks.
Working knowledge of cloud computing services (specifically Microsoft Azure) and containerization concepts (Docker).
Solid foundation in networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP) and operating system security (Linux/Windows).
A strong interest or passion for penetration testing and DevSecOps methodologies, with a desire to learn how to break and secure modern applications.
A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a passion for automation and cybersecurity.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical security concepts to various stakeholders.
Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, agile environment.

Responsibilities

Gain familiarity with ePayPolicy’s application architecture and cloud infrastructure (Azure) to identify potential security enhancements.
Monitor and analyze findings from automated security testing tools (SAST/DAST/SCA) within our CI/CD pipelines to identify valid vulnerabilities.
Collaborate with the SOC team to improve alert fidelity and automate incident response actions using scripting (Python, Bash, or Go).
Review and analyze vulnerability scan results, working with engineering teams to track remediation efforts.
Conduct internal vulnerability assessments or targeted validation tests to validate security controls and verify that patches are effective.
Help design and implement automated compliance checks for industry standards such as PCI DSS 4.0 and SOC 2.
Monitor cloud environments for configuration drift and assist in enforcing Zero Trust principles across the organization.
Create and update technical documentation for security tooling, workflows, and automation scripts.
Participate in security code reviews and assist developers in understanding best practices for secure coding.

Benefits

Company Holidays
In-office perks (Daily lunch stipend, access to the onsite gym, and two fully-stocked kitchens)
Company provided laptop
Open invite to company-events
Company swag
Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits package with employer-paid basic life and disability premiums
401K
Unlimited PTO
Company-sponsored quarterly “ePayItForward” initiatives
Supportive and inclusive company culture with a focus on work/life balance
Fully-stocked kitchen
Lunch stipend when working onsite
Open communication (We won’t box you in! If you have a cool idea for a product improvement or a suggestion on how to improve the customer experience, let’s talk about it. We value everyone’s ideas and opinions.)
Huge opportunity for growth