Information Technology Intern – Security

About the role

As a Cybersecurity Engineering intern, you’ll help protect TI’s global infrastructure and gain hands‑on experience with enterprise security solutions. You’ll work alongside experienced security engineers to support privileged access management, security automation, and threat detection across TI’s technology ecosystem. You’ll also have the opportunity to explore areas such as zero‑trust architecture, cloud security, threat modeling, DevSecOps practices, and regulatory compliance frameworks.

Texas Instruments will not sponsor job applicants for visas or work authorization for this position.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the configuration and hardening of operating systems, applications, and network devices.
• Support the administration and monitoring of security tool‑stack policies and effectiveness.
• Contribute to zero‑trust architecture design and implementation projects.
• Help document architectural standards and security best practices.
• Participate in security automation initiatives by learning to write simple scripts and playbooks.
• Learn about regulatory frameworks such as NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, CIS, and ISO standards.
• Support the design of scalable security controls for regulated environments and audit preparation.
• Contribute to security solutions that maintain a positive user experience.
• Assist in the evaluation and testing of new security technologies.
• Participate in threat‑modeling exercises and security risk assessments for new projects.
• Help develop and refine security assessment automation tools.
• Support secure cloud infrastructure projects, including identity management and data protection.
• Learn about DevSecOps practices and secure software development lifecycle processes.

Minimum Requirements

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to document technical findings clearly.
• Ability to quickly ramp on new systems and security technologies.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with cross‑functional security teams.
• Initiative and drive for results in a fast‑paced security environment.
• Strong time‑management skills that enable on‑time project delivery.
• Eagerness to learn about emerging security threats and defensive technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or project experience with cybersecurity fundamentals, network security, or information systems.
• Basic understanding of operating systems (Windows, Linux) and networking concepts.
• Exposure to programming or scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Java) through coursework or projects.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts such as firewalls, encryption, or access controls.
• Basic knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) through academic projects or personal learning.
• Understanding of fundamental security principles including confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
• Experience with basic automation tools or configuration management through academic projects.
• Knowledge of threat detection concepts or security incident response basics.
• Ability to establish strong relationships with key stakeholders, both internally and externally.

About Us

Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures, and sells analog and embedded processing chips for markets such as industrial, automotive, data center, personal electronics, and communications equipment. Our mission is to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors, driving innovation that makes technology more reliable, lower‑power, and accessible.

We empower employees to own their career and development, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where every voice is valued.