Summer 2027 Intern: Information Security
About The Position
Live Oak Bank is a digital bank serving small business owners nationwide, driven by a mission to be America's Small Business Bank through innovative service and technology. We offer products to help customers buy, build, and expand their businesses, and savings products to grow their money. At Live Oak, employee well-being is paramount, as we believe our employees are the heart of our company. Our commitment to customers and culture is intertwined, and we seek individuals who embody and embrace empowering the American dream. We are looking for an onsite intern to join our Information Security team for a 10-week Summer Internship program (May 17 - July 23, 2027) at our headquarters in Wilmington, NC. This role is crucial for protecting sensitive customer financial data, monitoring for threats, reviewing new systems, assessing vendor security, and identifying potential weaknesses early. The team utilizes an AI-first approach, with analysts using agents to triage alerts and extract information from log files. An intern will be integrated into this work, with their summer project contributing to the team's roadmap and culminating in a presentation to stakeholders. The internship offers a comprehensive understanding of daily bank defense mechanisms and encourages active questioning.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in cybersecurity, information systems, computer science, or a related field.
- Coursework, certifications, personal projects, or club involvement demonstrating a working interest in security concepts (networking, operating systems, access control).
- Hands-on experience using AI assistants or agents for academic or professional purposes, with the ability to discern when to trust and when to verify AI output.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Careful attention to detail and comfort with handling confidential information responsibly.
- Willingness to learn in a fast-moving environment and to speak up when something looks amiss.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with security tools for scanning, log analysis, or endpoint monitoring.
- Exposure to cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Experience building or customizing AI applications (agent workflows, chatbots, coding assistants, scripts calling model APIs).
- Interest in the security aspects of AI, including prompt injection, data leakage, and evaluating AI tools.
- Some scripting experience in Python, PowerShell, or similar languages.
- Participation in capture-the-flag competitions, hackathons, home labs, or campus security organizations.
- Prior internship, part-time role, or volunteer work in technology, financial services, or a regulated industry.
Responsibilities
- Support day-to-day monitoring of security alerts and document findings.
- Assist with vulnerability scanning and track remediation progress.
- Help review access permissions across bank systems.
- Contribute to security awareness materials for employees.
- Utilize AI agents and assistants for research and writing, and provide feedback on their effectiveness.
- Undertake a summer project scoped with a manager and present findings to the Information Security team.
- Observe incident response exercises, risk reviews, and vendor security assessments.
- Provide feedback on team processes, even from the first week.
Benefits
- Paid sick leave (minimum requirement provided in states that mandate it).
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
