Information Security Intern

Clayton • Maryville, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Security Analyst Intern The Security Analyst Intern will work as part of our Security team to implement a Dynamic Application Security Testing solution and audit HTTP security headers across web applications. Internship Program Details: Internships are on-site, paid, full-time, hourly positions. Internship dates are May 18th – August 7th 2025 Internships include several professional development workshops and opportunities for networking with other interns across Clayton's various lines of business. Interns will facilitate a presentation of their Summer project to Clayton Senior Leadership at the completion of their internship. Qualifications: Pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, Computer science or related field Desired Skills: Familiarity with web application security concepts and common vulnerabilities (SQL injection, XSS, clickjacking) and OWASP Top 10 and secure coding practices. Basic understanding of HTTP headers and their role in security. Strong analytical and documentation skills. Ability to work collaboratively with technical team Basic knowledge of application security testing tools and methodologies Perks of Interning at Clayton: Clayton’s internship program offers the opportunity for interns to complete real, value-add work projects while building both interpersonal and technical skillsets. Interns will gain insight into career paths within their chosen field of study, and many have the opportunity to continue employment with Clayton post-internship completion. Clayton’s Home Office campus offers an onsite restaurant, onsite fitness facility with full gym, in-person and virtual workout classes, yoga / barre studio, volleyball and basketball courts, walking paths, and disc golf course. Clayton is proud to have earned spots on the following Forbes lists: America’s Best Employers, America’s Best Employers by State, Best Employers for Diversity, Best Employers for Women. At Clayton, we encourage holistic wellness with physical, nutritional, social, financial, spiritual and occupational programs available online or in-person for team members. Why Clayton? Clayton is a leading single-family, values-driven home builder dedicated to attainable housing, sustainable practices and creating a world-class experience for customers and team members. Quarterly profit share bonus program. Onsite gym with variety of classes, wellness, professional and personal development programs and much more! Clayton is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Clayton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Business Unit - B00023 Technology Our passion is simple, and it's been our focus since 1956. We want to help people across America achieve the dream of homeownership. Today we build, sell, finance and insure our homes from coast to coast. Clayton is organized into six businesses that offer opportunities across multiple industries. Our success is in our team members - join our team and see how you can make us stronger. Corporate team members help support each business under the Clayton umbrella. This includes everything from our wellness team, internal audit, accounting/finance, digital marketing, legal, facilities and much more! We believe our strength is our people and we attract those who make us better. Our team members are encouraged to try new things, have a strong work-life balance and continue to grow their skill sets. We are in the middle of a digital transformation, and at Clayton Technology, our team members get that. Our collaborative and innovative culture encourages team members to grow to their full potential. With over 350 information technology team members, we help drive and support every business unit at Clayton by providing innovative technology solutions. Clayton Tech provides services to the entire company, including everything from strategy and planning to software development and IT operations. Clayton Home Building Group has more than 12,000 team members across the United States, currently building more than 45,000 homes per year. We are committed to providing quality, beautiful homes to families across America, and it’s all possible with the knowledge and expertise of our hardworking team members. More than 1,900 team members support Clayton Retail, with over 350 retail centers across the United States. Our home consultants help customers choose from hundreds of floor plans and customize a new home to meet their needs. Clayton Retail, alongside our eight other retail brands, sells more than 17,000 homes annually, as we help people achieve the American dream of homeownership. Clayton Connect, part of Clayton Home Building Group, is responsible for safely transporting our homes and making sure they arrive free of damage. More than 200 team members cover an average of 6,000 miles a day, knowing they are doing more than delivering a home - they are delivering a family’s dream.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, Computer science or related field
• Strong analytical and documentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with technical team
• Basic knowledge of application security testing tools and methodologies

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with web application security concepts and common vulnerabilities (SQL injection, XSS, clickjacking) and OWASP Top 10 and secure coding practices.
• Basic understanding of HTTP headers and their role in security.

Responsibilities

• implement a Dynamic Application Security Testing solution
• audit HTTP security headers across web applications
• facilitate a presentation of their Summer project to Clayton Senior Leadership at the completion of their internship

Benefits

• onsite restaurant
• onsite fitness facility with full gym
• in-person and virtual workout classes
• yoga / barre studio
• volleyball and basketball courts
• walking paths
• disc golf course
• Quarterly profit share bonus program.
• Onsite gym with variety of classes, wellness, professional and personal development programs and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees