Security Engineering Manager Internships
Security engineering manager internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working security engineering managers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Roles are concentrated across {{top_industries_phrase}}, with Sandia National Laboratories, Visa, and The Aerospace Corporation among the employers posting roles now.
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Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.
At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale — tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world.
Join Visa and do work that matters – to you, to your community, and to the world. Progress starts with you.
Visa will accept applications for this role until at least 11-05-2026Job Description
We will be accepting applications for this position from October 27th- November 5th. By applying to this position, your application is automatically considered across multiple subfunctions and teams. Specific assignments will depend on upon your skills sets, interest, location, and team need.
Visa's Internship Program offers a 12-week immersive experience where you'll work on impactful projects that advance Visa's mission. As a Visa intern, you'll build meaningful connections, strengthen your communication and business skills, and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, global environment.
You'll have access to interactive workshops and learning sessions designed to build expertise, expand industry knowledge, and elevate your professional skills. You'll not only learn, you'll contribute, collaborate, and innovate. Beyond professional development, enjoy social events that foster community and connection.
The program culminates in a final presentation, where you'll share your project achievements and recommendations with Visa leaders, a chance to demonstrate impact and growth.
As a Network and Security Engineering Intern, you will contribute to Visa's global network engineering organization by supporting the tools, platforms, and automation that provide visibility into network health, performance, and operational readiness. You'll gain hands-on experience with enterprise monitoring systems, network automation, observability platforms, and Generative AI technologies that help operate one of the world's largest payment networks.
Some job duties and projects could include:
- Supporting enterprise network monitoring and observability initiatives across Visa's global infrastructure
- Configuring, testing, and validating monitoring capabilities within platforms such as SevOne, IBM ITNM/Netcool, and NetBrain
- Developing Python-based automation scripts and API workflows for monitoring validation, health checks, reporting, and inventory analysis
- Collecting and analyzing network events, alerts, logs, telemetry, packet captures, and performance metrics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
- Using REST APIs and structured data formats such as JSON, YAML, and CSV to retrieve and analyze operational data
- Leveraging Generative AI tools to assist with scripting, troubleshooting, data analysis, documentation, and operational insights
- Validating device discovery, interface monitoring, alert thresholds, dashboards, reports, and topology views across observability platforms
- Identifying monitoring coverage gaps and supporting efforts to improve network visibility and operational effectiveness
- Creating and maintaining runbooks, validation procedures, monitoring standards, dashboards, and technical documentation
- Supporting troubleshooting efforts by gathering logs, packet captures, API responses, screenshots, and other operational evidence
Remember, at Visa, we see our employees as our most valuable asset and we are excited to support and witness your growth within our organization.
All Visa roles require digital fluency, including the ability to work with emerging technologies such as Generative AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot) to support everyday work.
Visa requires at least 3 days in office; expectations of these days will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Network Engineering, Data Science, or a related technical field
- Graduating December 2027 - August 2028
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in writing and verbally
Preferred Qualifications:
- Basic understanding of networking concepts including TCP/IP, OSI Model, IPv4 addressing, subnetting, DNS, DHCP, ARP, ICMP, routing, and switching
- Experience with Python programming and scripting concepts including variables, loops, functions, file handling, and automation workflows
- Familiarity with data formats and APIs including JSON, YAML, CSV, and REST APIs
- Interest in network observability, monitoring, metrics, alerting, dashboards, topology visualization, and operational health monitoring
- Exposure to monitoring or observability platforms such as SevOne, NetBrain, Grafana, Prometheus, Splunk, Elastic, or similar technologies
- Experience using Generative AI tools for coding assistance, technical analysis, documentation, or problem-solving activities
- Exposure to Linux environments and networking tools such as Git, Wireshark, ping, traceroute, nslookup, and tcpdump
- Awareness of network management technologies including SNMP, Syslog, network telemetry, and automation frameworks
- Strong attention to detail and documentation skills
- Collaborative mindset with a willingness to learn in a team-oriented environment
- Demonstrated analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated hourly range for a new hire into this position is $39 to $46, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
Work Authorization: Visa will not sponsor applicants for work visas in connection with this position. Future sponsorship will not be considered.
Information for US Applicants
Work Hours
Varies upon the needs of the department.
Travel Requirements
This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.
Mental/Physical Requirements
This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.
Visa is an EEO Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protect veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.About Us
Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.
At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale — tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world.
Join Visa and do work that matters – to you, to your community, and to the world. Progress starts with you.
Visa will accept applications for this role until at least 11-05-2026Job Description
We will be accepting applications for this position from October 27th- November 5th. By applying to this position, your application is automatically considered across multiple subfunctions and teams. Specific assignments will depend on upon your skills sets, interest, location, and team need.
Visa's Internship Program offers a 12-week immersive experience where you'll work on impactful projects that advance Visa's mission. As a Visa intern, you'll build meaningful connections, strengthen your communication and business skills, and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, global environment.
You'll have access to interactive workshops and learning sessions designed to build expertise, expand industry knowledge, and elevate your professional skills. You'll not only learn, you'll contribute, collaborate, and innovate. Beyond professional development, enjoy social events that foster community and connection.
The program culminates in a final presentation, where you'll share your project achievements and recommendations with Visa leaders, a chance to demonstrate impact and growth.
As a Network and Security Engineering Intern, you will contribute to Visa's global network engineering organization by supporting the tools, platforms, and automation that provide visibility into network health, performance, and operational readiness. You'll gain hands-on experience with enterprise monitoring systems, network automation, observability platforms, and Generative AI technologies that help operate one of the world's largest payment networks.
Some job duties and projects could include:
- Supporting enterprise network monitoring and observability initiatives across Visa's global infrastructure
- Configuring, testing, and validating monitoring capabilities within platforms such as SevOne, IBM ITNM/Netcool, and NetBrain
- Developing Python-based automation scripts and API workflows for monitoring validation, health checks, reporting, and inventory analysis
- Collecting and analyzing network events, alerts, logs, telemetry, packet captures, and performance metrics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
- Using REST APIs and structured data formats such as JSON, YAML, and CSV to retrieve and analyze operational data
- Leveraging Generative AI tools to assist with scripting, troubleshooting, data analysis, documentation, and operational insights
- Validating device discovery, interface monitoring, alert thresholds, dashboards, reports, and topology views across observability platforms
- Identifying monitoring coverage gaps and supporting efforts to improve network visibility and operational effectiveness
- Creating and maintaining runbooks, validation procedures, monitoring standards, dashboards, and technical documentation
- Supporting troubleshooting efforts by gathering logs, packet captures, API responses, screenshots, and other operational evidence
Remember, at Visa, we see our employees as our most valuable asset and we are excited to support and witness your growth within our organization.
All Visa roles require digital fluency, including the ability to work with emerging technologies such as Generative AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot) to support everyday work.
Visa requires at least 3 days in office; expectations of these days will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Network Engineering, Data Science, or a related technical field
- Graduating December 2027 - August 2028
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in writing and verbally
Preferred Qualifications:
- Basic understanding of networking concepts including TCP/IP, OSI Model, IPv4 addressing, subnetting, DNS, DHCP, ARP, ICMP, routing, and switching
- Experience with Python programming and scripting concepts including variables, loops, functions, file handling, and automation workflows
- Familiarity with data formats and APIs including JSON, YAML, CSV, and REST APIs
- Interest in network observability, monitoring, metrics, alerting, dashboards, topology visualization, and operational health monitoring
- Exposure to monitoring or observability platforms such as SevOne, NetBrain, Grafana, Prometheus, Splunk, Elastic, or similar technologies
- Experience using Generative AI tools for coding assistance, technical analysis, documentation, or problem-solving activities
- Exposure to Linux environments and networking tools such as Git, Wireshark, ping, traceroute, nslookup, and tcpdump
- Awareness of network management technologies including SNMP, Syslog, network telemetry, and automation frameworks
- Strong attention to detail and documentation skills
- Collaborative mindset with a willingness to learn in a team-oriented environment
- Demonstrated analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated hourly range for a new hire into this position is $39 to $46, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
Work Authorization: Visa will not sponsor applicants for work visas in connection with this position. Future sponsorship will not be considered.
Information for US Applicants
Work Hours
Varies upon the needs of the department.
Travel Requirements
This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.
Mental/Physical Requirements
This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.
Visa is an EEO Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protect veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.Security Engineering Manager Internship Market
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Tips for Your Security Engineering Manager Internship Search
Apply in the fall for summer internships
Large employers open summer security engineering manager internship applications as early as August or September the year before. Smaller companies and co-op programs post much closer to start dates. Check listings consistently through the fall and spring rather than assuming one recruiting window covers everything.
Build a portfolio before you apply
Recruiters hiring security engineering manager interns expect limited work history and look for documented projects instead. Create two or three complete pieces, threat models, security architecture write-ups, or vulnerability research with linked repositories, that show how you approach a problem from scoping through resolution.
Work campus connections alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured internship programs tied directly to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts at the same time widens the pool you reach without duplicating effort.
Practice your technical screen out loud
Security engineering manager intern interviews typically include a technical screen covering systems security concepts, threat modeling scenarios, or security architecture questions alongside behavioral rounds. Practice answering out loud and walk through your reasoning step by step, interviewers weigh how you think through a problem as much as the answer you land on.
Target structured security internship programs early
Many larger technology and defense employers run cohort-based security internship programs designed to train candidates new to the security engineering management field. These programs recruit early, fill fast, and often feed directly into full-time pipelines. Identify the programs that match your background and submit in the first application wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 60% of the security engineering manager internships listed here. Decide what you can commit to before you search, then filter by location and work type so you spend time on roles you can actually take rather than sorting through listings that don't fit your situation.
Security Engineering Manager Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a security engineering manager internship?
Lead with coursework, personal projects, and a portfolio rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For security engineering manager candidates, a documented portfolio showing threat models, security architecture diagrams, or vulnerability assessments gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a security engineering manager internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it for security engineering manager interns is performance on real deliverables, available headcount on the team, and how early the employer sets return-offer timelines. Position for one by contributing visibly and building relationships, but keep applying to full-time roles in parallel rather than counting on it.
When should I apply for security engineering manager internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, so applications at major tech and finance firms often open in August or September. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, which means openings appear year-round. Check listings regularly and apply as soon as a role opens rather than waiting for a single hiring season.
Are security engineering manager internships paid?
Most professional security engineering manager internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings display it where the employer chooses to disclose it. Unpaid internships exist but are uncommon at established technology, finance, and defense employers recruiting for this role.
What should a security engineering manager internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that name the tools used and link to the work, for security engineering manager candidates, that means linked code repositories, written security assessments, architecture diagrams, or published vulnerability research. Add relevant coursework in cybersecurity, systems, or engineering management. Keep everything to one page.
Are there remote security engineering manager internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 40% of the security engineering manager internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they attract a national applicant pool, so apply early and filter by work type to see them as soon as they post.
Can international students get security engineering manager 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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