Information Security Engineer Undergraduate Intern

Intel Corporation•Folsom, CA

5d•$75,898 - $75,902•Hybrid

About The Position

Intel is hiring an undergraduate intern to join its Information Security organization and Cyber Defense team. The intern will work as part of a collaborative Agile DevOps team responsible for security capabilities that protect Intel and deliver business value. The Cyber Defense team manages security controls across vulnerability scanning, security patching, application security, cloud security, and lab security, including control validation, discovery, attack detection and containment, vulnerability remediation, and development of AI models and agentic systems to respond to AI-generated attacks. The role supports enterprise Continuous Threat and Exposure Management, cybersecurity platforms and automation, external attack surface management, and reporting used to assess and prioritize risk. The position is intended for a student pursuing a relevant bachelor's degree, available for 20 hours per week for one year beginning January 2027. It is hybrid, with four days onsite, and is based in Folsom, California. The position is not eligible for Intel immigration sponsorship.

Requirements

Must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Cyber/Information Security, Management Information Systems, or another science- or engineering-related field.
Understanding of, or completed coursework in, information security models and concepts.
Understanding of, or completed coursework in, Information Technology/Security Operations and Service Delivery.
Understanding of, or completed coursework in, cloud computing and cloud security components.
Proficiency in basic cybersecurity concepts, tools, and techniques, such as network security, vulnerability management, or data protection practices.
Available to work part time, 20 hours per week, beginning January 2027.
Strong communication and collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively in teams.
Problem-solving mindset and eagerness to explore innovative solutions.
Enthusiasm for learning and developing a career in cybersecurity.
Willingness to work in a dynamic, changing environment and comfort working in a hybrid onsite/remote environment.
Customer service and stakeholder management skills, including experience setting and managing user and stakeholder expectations.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of, or completed coursework in, IT/Security Systems Engineer or Administrator duties.
Understanding of, or completed coursework in, Windows and Linux administration, including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
Understanding of, or completed coursework in scripting and automation solutions for system configuration, performance, and troubleshooting.
Understanding of security vulnerabilities and remediation techniques.
Understanding of offensive security, ethical hacking, penetration testing, and networking.
Basic scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, or JavaScript and database skills in SQL.
Ability to write simple to moderately complex scripts and programs for automation, tools, frameworks, or dashboards.
Knowledge or experience with AI/LLMs and AI agents.
Understanding of software development concepts, including Agile.
Professional certifications from industry-recognized organizations such as CompTIA, SANS, ISACA, or ISC2 (for example, CISSP).

Responsibilities

Support Continuous Threat and Exposure Management, including enterprise vulnerability identification and scanning, assessment, and remediation.
Assist with remediation of discovered security vulnerabilities and weaknesses.
Configure, manage, and operate Cyber Defense platforms for vulnerability, asset, and application scanning, security patching, and CTEM.
Support Agile and DevOps platform management and maintenance, including deployment and management automation, version control, and continuous integration, delivery, and management processes.
Assist with system automation, upgrades, and integrations with systems, tools, and data sources.
Help develop defensive AI agents to respond to AI-assisted attackers.
Perform external attack surface management, including attack path analysis, exposure exploitability analysis, and tactical remediation and containment of high-risk exposures.
Develop or leverage reporting and dashboards to evaluate threat intelligence, assess potential risk to Intel, and prioritize enterprise vulnerability elimination.
Work with software development engineers, systems engineers, network engineers, database administrators, monitoring teams, and information security teams to support new features, services, and releases.