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It all started when engineer Fred Luddy wrote code that automated a tedious task for his coworker, Phyllis. She cried tears of joy. That moment inspired Fred to build a company that could do that for everyone—freeing people from busywork so they could focus on meaningful work. Today, ServiceNow is the AI control tower for business reinvention. Our ServiceNow AI platform brings together any AI, any data, and any workflow— helping 85% of the Fortune 500® work smarter, faster, and better. We're building an AI-native culture where technology and talent are unstoppable together. And we're just getting started.
Join us to put AI to work for people.
Job Description
Who we are:
Imagine your workday dominated less by emails and spreadsheets, with more time given back to you to do your actual job. At ServiceNow, we are making work life more lifelike and changing the way the biggest companies in the world are doing business.
Our technology helps structure and automate the flow of work to streamline the delivery of services across the modern enterprise so that individuals can have everything they need within their fingertips, just like they do in real life.
Why work @ ServiceNow?
Here’s what our former interns have to say about working at ServiceNow:
- I was really glad to have a lot of proper, important work directed my way rather than a bunch of busywork and leftover tasks
- A great positive work environment. Everyone is always willing to help out when I have a question.
- I have been able to contribute to my team in a way that doesn’t just feel like I’m doing busy work, but that I’ve been helping make a real impact on the company.
- I have always said the best aspect of ServiceNow is the people, and that has continued to be true in every department and every team with which I have had the privilege to work with.
Your Team:
ServiceNow has a large, highly skilled security team across multiple global sites, and as part of a rapidly growing organization, ServiceNow is looking to recruit students in their final year of education (college or university) for a Security Intern position within Field Security. This role is an opportunity to gain real-world experience and work across multiple Security teams as they grow, while finishing your degree. This is also an opportunity to learn ServiceNow’s platform, one of the fastest-growing SaaS services amongst large enterprises.
What you’ll do in this role:
- As an engineer on the ServiceNow Product Security team, you will contribute to initiatives that improve secure product development and customer enablement. You’ll collaborate across engineering and product teams to deliver actionable security guidance, support configuration hardening, and help customers maintain a strong security posture.
- Participate in instance hardening management, including reviewing new product settings to build security recommendations and documenting them so instance owners can achieve the highest level of security for their instances.
- Perform security audits to discover vulnerabilities, communicate findings, and recommend remediation.
Qualifications
To be successful in this role you have:
- Currently enrolled in an accredited university, working on a Masters degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or related field field and graduating December 2027, or later.
- Experience in leveraging or critically thinking about how to integrate AI into work processes, decision-making, or problem-solving. This may include using AI-powered tools, automating workflows, analyzing AI-driven insights, or exploring AI's potential impact on the function or industry.
- Prior experience in web security, with strong familiarity with OWASP.
- Developer-level proficiency in Java and JavaScript.
- Strong understanding of web and mobile application security assessment techniques.
- Ability to articulate complex issues to executives and customers.
- Experience with the ServiceNow Platform is a plus.
- Security certifications are a plus.
For positions in this location, we offer a base pay of $62.89/hr, plus equity (when applicable), variable/incentive compensation and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. We also offer health plans, including flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, matching donations, a flexible time away plan and family leave programs. Compensation is based on the geographic location in which the role is located and is subject to change based on work location.
Additional Information
Work Personas
We approach our distributed world of work with flexibility and trust. Work personas (flexible, remote, or required in office) are categories that are assigned to ServiceNow employees depending on the nature of their work and their assigned work location. Learn more here. To determine eligibility for a work persona, ServiceNow may confirm the distance between your primary residence and the closest ServiceNow office using a third-party service.
Equal Opportunity Employer
ServiceNow is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. In addition, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with legal requirements.
Accommodations
We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are unable to use this online application and need an alternative method to apply, please contact globaltalentss@servicenow.com for assistance.
Export Control Regulations
For positions requiring access to controlled technology subject to export control regulations, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), ServiceNow may be required to obtain export control approval from government authorities for certain individuals. All employment is contingent upon ServiceNow obtaining any export license or other approval that may be required by relevant export control authorities.
From Fortune. ©2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.
It all started when engineer Fred Luddy wrote code that automated a tedious task for his coworker, Phyllis. She cried tears of joy. That moment inspired Fred to build a company that could do that for everyone—freeing people from busywork so they could focus on meaningful work. Today, ServiceNow is the AI control tower for business reinvention. Our ServiceNow AI platform brings together any AI, any data, and any workflow— helping 85% of the Fortune 500® work smarter, faster, and better. We're building an AI-native culture where technology and talent are unstoppable together. And we're just getting started.
Join us to put AI to work for people.
Job Description
Who we are:
Imagine your workday dominated less by emails and spreadsheets, with more time given back to you to do your actual job. At ServiceNow, we are making work life more lifelike and changing the way the biggest companies in the world are doing business.
Our technology helps structure and automate the flow of work to streamline the delivery of services across the modern enterprise so that individuals can have everything they need within their fingertips, just like they do in real life.
Why work @ ServiceNow?
Here’s what our former interns have to say about working at ServiceNow:
- I was really glad to have a lot of proper, important work directed my way rather than a bunch of busywork and leftover tasks
- A great positive work environment. Everyone is always willing to help out when I have a question.
- I have been able to contribute to my team in a way that doesn’t just feel like I’m doing busy work, but that I’ve been helping make a real impact on the company.
- I have always said the best aspect of ServiceNow is the people, and that has continued to be true in every department and every team with which I have had the privilege to work with.
Your Team:
ServiceNow has a large, highly skilled security team across multiple global sites, and as part of a rapidly growing organization, ServiceNow is looking to recruit students in their final year of education (college or university) for a Security Intern position within Field Security. This role is an opportunity to gain real-world experience and work across multiple Security teams as they grow, while finishing your degree. This is also an opportunity to learn ServiceNow’s platform, one of the fastest-growing SaaS services amongst large enterprises.
What you’ll do in this role:
- As an engineer on the ServiceNow Product Security team, you will contribute to initiatives that improve secure product development and customer enablement. You’ll collaborate across engineering and product teams to deliver actionable security guidance, support configuration hardening, and help customers maintain a strong security posture.
- Participate in instance hardening management, including reviewing new product settings to build security recommendations and documenting them so instance owners can achieve the highest level of security for their instances.
- Perform security audits to discover vulnerabilities, communicate findings, and recommend remediation.
Qualifications
To be successful in this role you have:
- Currently enrolled in an accredited university, working on a Masters degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or related field field and graduating December 2027, or later.
- Experience in leveraging or critically thinking about how to integrate AI into work processes, decision-making, or problem-solving. This may include using AI-powered tools, automating workflows, analyzing AI-driven insights, or exploring AI's potential impact on the function or industry.
- Prior experience in web security, with strong familiarity with OWASP.
- Developer-level proficiency in Java and JavaScript.
- Strong understanding of web and mobile application security assessment techniques.
- Ability to articulate complex issues to executives and customers.
- Experience with the ServiceNow Platform is a plus.
- Security certifications are a plus.
For positions in this location, we offer a base pay of $62.89/hr, plus equity (when applicable), variable/incentive compensation and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. We also offer health plans, including flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, matching donations, a flexible time away plan and family leave programs. Compensation is based on the geographic location in which the role is located and is subject to change based on work location.
Additional Information
Work Personas
We approach our distributed world of work with flexibility and trust. Work personas (flexible, remote, or required in office) are categories that are assigned to ServiceNow employees depending on the nature of their work and their assigned work location. Learn more here. To determine eligibility for a work persona, ServiceNow may confirm the distance between your primary residence and the closest ServiceNow office using a third-party service.
Equal Opportunity Employer
ServiceNow is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. In addition, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with legal requirements.
Accommodations
We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are unable to use this online application and need an alternative method to apply, please contact globaltalentss@servicenow.com for assistance.
Export Control Regulations
For positions requiring access to controlled technology subject to export control regulations, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), ServiceNow may be required to obtain export control approval from government authorities for certain individuals. All employment is contingent upon ServiceNow obtaining any export license or other approval that may be required by relevant export control authorities.
From Fortune. ©2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.
Tips for Your Security Operations Center Analyst Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think necessary
Large employers in finance, defense, and technology open summer internship applications the preceding fall, and cohorts fill before spring semester begins. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates. Check listings regularly starting in September so you don't miss early-closing cycles.
Build a portfolio before you start applying
Security operations center analyst recruiters expect limited work history at the intern level, so give them something concrete to evaluate instead. Document home lab environments, capture-the-flag solutions, or SIEM detection rule projects on a linked GitHub repository or personal write-up site. Two or three well-documented projects outweigh a long list of coursework alone.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and professors with industry connections often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Apply directly to companies running smaller cohorts at the same time, since many security internships never reach campus recruiting channels and are filled through the company's own careers page.
Practice your technical screen out loud before applying
Security operations center analyst intern interviews typically include a technical screen covering network fundamentals, log analysis scenarios, or threat-triage walkthroughs. Practice answering out loud and explaining your reasoning step by step, not just arriving at the right answer. Interviewers weigh how you think through an incident as much as the conclusion you reach.
Security Operations Center Analyst Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a security operations center analyst internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. Build a portfolio of documented lab environments, capture-the-flag writeups, or home network monitoring setups that give recruiters something concrete to assess. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where security recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a security operations center analyst 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 operations center analyst interns is consistent performance on real triage and investigation work, available headcount on the team, and understanding when return-offer decisions are made. Treat the internship as an extended audition, contribute meaningfully, and ask your manager about the timeline without counting on a specific outcome.
When should I apply for security operations center analyst internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers in financial services, defense, and technology recruit summer cohorts the preceding fall, with applications closing as early as October or November. Smaller companies and co-op programs post much closer to start dates, so openings appear throughout the year. Checking listings regularly means you won't miss roles that open and fill within a few weeks.
Are security operations center analyst internships paid?
Most professional security operations center analyst internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location. Where an employer discloses pay, you'll see it on the listing. Unpaid arrangements are uncommon at established organizations and are worth scrutinizing carefully before accepting.
What should a security operations center analyst internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three documented projects showing the tools you used, the problem you investigated, and where the work can be reviewed, such as a linked GitHub repository with SIEM queries, packet capture analyses, or a home lab writeup. Add relevant coursework in networking, cybersecurity, or systems, and keep the entire resume to one page.
Can international students get security operations center analyst 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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