Internship, Endpoint Security Engineer, Information Security (Fall 2026)

About the role

Tesla Security Engineering is seeking an intern to join our team starting August/September 2026 and continuing through fall (ending approximately December 2026 or later, if available). The intern will be expected to work full-time (40 hours/week) on-site.

Responsibilities

• Explore, define, and implement enterprise-grade endpoint security standards across all managed workstation devices
• Review existing security policy on a regular basis to ensure that standards are inline and/or exceeding industry standard best practices according to published frameworks/benchmarks (NIST/CIS)
• Maintain inventory and compliance reporting of workstation fleet of devices for security policy measurement and metrics definition
• Develop and apply machine learning/artificial intelligence to security metrics to quantify/qualify the efficacy of our existing control set
• Collaborate with IT Security and other stakeholders to curate, design, and implement secure enterprise architecture that aligns with Zero Trust best practices
• Administer policy configurations for endpoint security controls (ex. Secure configuration qualification) with an emphasis on the Linux OS (ex. Ubuntu/Red Hat/CentOS)
• Document processes, workflows, and methodologies to ensure transparency, reproducibility, and scalability of solutions
• Afford assistance with advanced security incident response and detection activities when required
• Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to operational tasks for endpoint security management
• Collaborate with Desktop Engineering team to plan and scope Linux-based policy and configuration set that align to CIS Benchmark Level 1

Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Systems Management, Cybersecurity, or related field of study with a graduation date between December 2026 and December 2027

• Experience in one or more of the following areas: Endpoint Management, Workstation Engineering, IT Operations/Engineering, Endpoint Security related functions
• Experience with Endpoint Security technologies (ex. EDR/NGAV, IT Automation, PowerShell, Python, SCCM, Intune)
• Critical thinking and problem-solving mindset; ability to operate at scale and quickly adapt to change in complex and diverse environments
• Experience working with Windows/macOS/Linux OS distributions with proficiency
• Willing to relocate and work on site in Austin, TX

Qualifications

Commensurate with experience

Skills

Proficient understanding of IT infrastructure and Security

Benefits

• Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans. Both have an option with a $0 payroll contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSA
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program, Tesla