Security Engineer Internships
Security engineer internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working engineers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Roles across Technology & Software, Education, and Healthcare & Medical Services are actively posted, with Tesla, ByteDance, and TikTok among the employers posting roles now.
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Notable is the leading healthcare AI platform for transforming workforce productivity. Health systems, hospitals, and payers use Notable to improve healthcare quality, close gaps in patient care, drive member enrollment, and patient acquisition, retention, and reimbursement, scaling growth without hiring more staff.
We are on a mission to improve the lives of patients, staff, and clinicians - to improve healthcare for humanity. This isn't just a lofty goal - it's something we're achieving every single day. When you join Notable, you become part of a force actively transforming healthcare. Our aim to impact 100 million patients isn't just a number; it's a commitment to creating meaningful change on a massive scale.
Therefore, our culture is purposeful in pursuit of this mission. We believe our culture gives each person the opportunity to do the best work of their lives, work with the best teammates, and have fun achieving great things together.
Role Summary:
Notable is transforming healthcare with intelligent automation. As a Security Engineer Intern, you will help design, build, and automate controls that protect our platform and data, partnering closely with Security, Infrastructure, and Product Engineering.
What You’ll Do:
Build and automate security controls and guardrails in collaboration with Security and Infra (examples: IaC policy checks, least‑privilege baselines, automated secrets detection in CI/CD).
Create or tune detections and response playbooks for key risks; validate via simulation and document runbooks.
Contribute to secure-by-default developer workflows (pre-commit hooks, SAST/DAST pipelines, dependency scanning) and help triage/track findings to closure.
Implement small, measurable improvements to cloud security posture (e.g., misconfiguration checks, logging/telemetry coverage, tagging/ownership hygiene).
Write clear documentation and operational SOPs for what you build; hand off with measurable acceptance criteria.
Partner on security reviews for low-to-medium risk changes and help track mitigations.
You’re a Great Fit if:
You’ve built things: coursework or projects in security engineering, cloud, or DevSecOps; comfortable reading code and automating with at least one language (Python, Go, or similar).
Familiar with common security domains such as cloud security (GCP/AWS/Azure), identity and access management, CI/CD security, container/Kubernetes basics, or detection engineering.
You love to automate, measure outcomes, and leave systems better documented than you found them.
Strong communicator; can turn ambiguous problems into a small, shippable plan with milestones.
Nice to Have:
Hands-on with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform), policy-as-code (OPA/Conftest), and CI systems (GitHub Actions, GitLab, or similar).
Experience with log pipelines and SIEM/analytics tools; basic detection authoring.
Familiarity with secure software development practices and OWASP Top 10.
Exposure to healthcare, regulated environments, or privacy-centric design.
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We value in-person collaboration and connection. For Bay Area–based employees, this role requires being in our San Mateo office at least three days a week. For remote employees, occasional travel to headquarters is expected for company-wide events and onsite gatherings.
Beware of job scam fraudsters! Our recruiters use @notablehealth.com email addresses exclusively. We do not conduct interviews via text or instant message, to purchase equipment through us, or to provide sensitive personally identifiable information such as bank account or social security numbers. If you have been contacted by someone claiming to be a recruiter from Notable from a different domain about a job offer, please report it as potential job fraud to law enforcement and contact us here.
Notable is the leading healthcare AI platform for transforming workforce productivity. Health systems, hospitals, and payers use Notable to improve healthcare quality, close gaps in patient care, drive member enrollment, and patient acquisition, retention, and reimbursement, scaling growth without hiring more staff.
We are on a mission to improve the lives of patients, staff, and clinicians - to improve healthcare for humanity. This isn't just a lofty goal - it's something we're achieving every single day. When you join Notable, you become part of a force actively transforming healthcare. Our aim to impact 100 million patients isn't just a number; it's a commitment to creating meaningful change on a massive scale.
Therefore, our culture is purposeful in pursuit of this mission. We believe our culture gives each person the opportunity to do the best work of their lives, work with the best teammates, and have fun achieving great things together.
Role Summary:
Notable is transforming healthcare with intelligent automation. As a Security Engineer Intern, you will help design, build, and automate controls that protect our platform and data, partnering closely with Security, Infrastructure, and Product Engineering.
What You’ll Do:
Build and automate security controls and guardrails in collaboration with Security and Infra (examples: IaC policy checks, least‑privilege baselines, automated secrets detection in CI/CD).
Create or tune detections and response playbooks for key risks; validate via simulation and document runbooks.
Contribute to secure-by-default developer workflows (pre-commit hooks, SAST/DAST pipelines, dependency scanning) and help triage/track findings to closure.
Implement small, measurable improvements to cloud security posture (e.g., misconfiguration checks, logging/telemetry coverage, tagging/ownership hygiene).
Write clear documentation and operational SOPs for what you build; hand off with measurable acceptance criteria.
Partner on security reviews for low-to-medium risk changes and help track mitigations.
You’re a Great Fit if:
You’ve built things: coursework or projects in security engineering, cloud, or DevSecOps; comfortable reading code and automating with at least one language (Python, Go, or similar).
Familiar with common security domains such as cloud security (GCP/AWS/Azure), identity and access management, CI/CD security, container/Kubernetes basics, or detection engineering.
You love to automate, measure outcomes, and leave systems better documented than you found them.
Strong communicator; can turn ambiguous problems into a small, shippable plan with milestones.
Nice to Have:
Hands-on with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform), policy-as-code (OPA/Conftest), and CI systems (GitHub Actions, GitLab, or similar).
Experience with log pipelines and SIEM/analytics tools; basic detection authoring.
Familiarity with secure software development practices and OWASP Top 10.
Exposure to healthcare, regulated environments, or privacy-centric design.
#LI-TD1
We value in-person collaboration and connection. For Bay Area–based employees, this role requires being in our San Mateo office at least three days a week. For remote employees, occasional travel to headquarters is expected for company-wide events and onsite gatherings.
Beware of job scam fraudsters! Our recruiters use @notablehealth.com email addresses exclusively. We do not conduct interviews via text or instant message, to purchase equipment through us, or to provide sensitive personally identifiable information such as bank account or social security numbers. If you have been contacted by someone claiming to be a recruiter from Notable from a different domain about a job offer, please report it as potential job fraud to law enforcement and contact us here.
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Tips for Your Security Engineer Internship Search
Apply earlier than the academic calendar suggests
Large employers, defense contractors, major tech companies, and financial institutions, open summer internship applications the preceding fall, sometimes as early as August or September. If you wait until spring to start searching, the most structured programs are already closed. Set calendar reminders to check listings at the start of each semester.
Build a portfolio that gives recruiters something concrete to assess
Security engineer intern candidates who stand out have documented proof of technical work: a GitHub repository with security scripts or tooling, write-ups from Capture the Flag competitions, or a home lab walkthrough showing how you analyzed a threat or hardened a system. Two or three well-documented projects outperform a resume full of coursework listings.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied directly to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles appear publicly. Apply directly to companies running smaller cohorts at the same time, many security teams hire one or two interns outside any formal university partnership, and those roles rarely reach campus boards.
Practice the security engineer technical screen before you apply
Security engineer intern screens typically combine a coding or scripting component with scenario-based questions: how you would respond to an alert, investigate a log, or design a basic control. Practice out loud, walking through your reasoning step by step, because interviewers weigh how you approach a problem as much as whether you reach the right answer.
Target structured security internship programs at larger employers
Many large tech companies, defense contractors, and financial institutions run cohort-based security internship programs designed to train people entering the field. These programs offer structured mentorship and defined project tracks, but they recruit early and fill fast. Identify the ones that match your background and apply in the first wave of each cycle.
Set your work-type filter before you start searching
On-site roles are 100% of the security engineer internships listed here. Decide what you can actually commit to, relocation, commute, or fully remote, before you start applying. Filter by location and work type from the start so you are not spending time on roles you cannot take.
Security Engineer Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a security engineer internship?
Lead with coursework, personal projects, and a portfolio rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For security engineer candidates, the concrete artifact is a GitHub repository or documented lab writeup showing hands-on work with security tools and techniques. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a security engineer internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it for security engineer interns is performance on real work, completing assigned projects, contributing to the team's actual caseload, and fitting the team culture, alongside available headcount at the time offers go out. Position for a return offer by treating the internship like a long audition, without counting on the outcome.
When should I apply for security engineer internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers, defense contractors, major tech firms, and financial institutions, recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing applications before the calendar year ends. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their actual start dates, so openings appear year-round. Check listings regularly and set alerts so you catch roles as they open.
Are security engineer internships paid?
Most professional security engineer internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show it where the employer discloses it. Structured programs at larger employers and government contractors tend to offer competitive compensation, while smaller companies and nonprofit organizations may offer stipends or academic credit in some cases.
What should a security engineer internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that name the tools used, firewalls, SIEM platforms, penetration testing frameworks, scripting languages, and link to where the work lives, such as a GitHub repository or a write-up on a CTF (Capture the Flag) challenge. Add relevant coursework, certifications like CompTIA Security+, and keep the resume to one page.
Are there remote security engineer internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 0% of the security engineer internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they attract applicants nationally, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
What is a DOD SkillBridge or cleared internship for security engineers?
Several defense contractors and federal agencies run cleared or clearance-track internship programs specifically for security engineer candidates, recruiting students with the academic background to eventually obtain a security clearance. These programs recruit early, are competitive, and often lead to full-time cleared roles. If you are pursuing a career in defense or government cybersecurity, identify these programs and apply in the first recruitment wave.
Can international students get security engineer internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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