Information Security Intern (Undergraduate)

Genmab • Plainsboro Township, NJ

23d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Genmab, we are dedicated to building extra[not]ordinary® futures, together, by developing antibody products and groundbreaking, knock-your-socks-off KYSO antibody medicines® that change lives and the future of cancer treatment and serious diseases. We strive to create, champion and maintain a global workplace where individuals’ unique contributions are valued and drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our patients, care partners, families and employees. Our people are compassionate, candid, and purposeful, and our business is innovative and rooted in science. We believe that being proudly authentic and determined to be our best is essential to fulfilling our purpose. Yes, our work is incredibly serious and impactful, but we have big ambitions, bring a ton of care to pursuing them, and have a lot of fun while doing so. Does this inspire you and feel like a fit? Then we would love to have you join us! Why Genmab Our internship program provides interns with hands-on experience and relevant projects that directly align with our company’s goals. Additionally, we believe our program provides a valuable opportunity to learn, thrive, and build a strong network. We encourage you to review our website to learn why we’re always looking for smart, purpose-led candidates to play a role in our bold, extra[not]ordinary® future. Job Overview Genmab is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Information Security Intern to support the evaluation and fine-tuning of our application security scanning capabilities. This role will focus on assessing the accuracy of static analysis results, reducing false positives, and improving the overall signal-to-noise ratio of application security findings. As a technical, hands-on internship, the ideal candidate will have foundational knowledge of software development and secure coding practices, along with interest in DevSecOps, AppSec automation, and industry-recognized security standards such as OWASP and NIST SSDF.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, or related technical field.
• Basic understanding of software development concepts (e.g., functions, APIs, version control, CI/CD).
• Familiarity with secure coding concepts or common vulnerability categories.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a technical team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework or hands-on experience with application security, DevSecOps, or SAST/DAST tools.
• Experience with one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, C#, or similar).
• Exposure to security standards or frameworks such as OWASP, NIST SSDF, or CIS Benchmarks.
• Interest in automation, developer pipelines, or integrating security tools into SDLC processes.
• Prior internship, project work, or lab experience related to application security or software engineering.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and validate static application security findings generated by Checkmarx, identifying false positives and opportunities for tuning.
• Collaborate with engineers to improve rule configurations, scanning profiles, and filtering logic to enhance scanning accuracy.
• Research secure coding patterns and common vulnerability types (e.g., OWASP Top 10) to support informed triage decisions.
• Assist in documenting processes and improvements related to AppSec automation workflows.
• Support the Application Security team on roadmaps, metrics, and continuous improvement efforts.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees