Internship, Industrial Security Engineer, Information Security (Fall 2026)
Tesla · Austin, TX · Today
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About the role
The Industrial Security team is seeking a versatile intern to assist with a variety of cybersecurity projects. The role combines elements of a technical engineer, security analyst, and industry compliance specialist.
Responsibilities
- Apply regulations, standards, and industry best practices to project engagements
- Develop AI tooling aligned with team objectives
- Perform analysis on software, hardware, and network architecture to identify security deficiencies
- Develop and maintain reporting and key metrics for program maturity
- Assist with operational maintenance and lab testing
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a degree in cybersecurity and/or an engineering-related field with a graduation date between 2026-2027
- Strong writing and communication skills
- Familiar with cybersecurity and/or safety regulations and standards within engineering or critical infrastructure fields
- Strong understanding of secure architecture, attack surface reduction, and risk assessments
- Knowledgeable in operational technology, industrial control systems, or cyber-physical systems
- Knowledgeable in various critical infrastructure industries
- Experience in one or more: Python, Go, C, Rust, Bash, PowerShell
Qualifications
- Ability to work 40 hours per week on-site
- Passionate about cybersecurity within an engineering field
- Results-driven and excellent at documentation and presentation
- Ability to extract requirements and apply them to assessments or engagements
Benefits
- Compensation and Benefits
- Medical plans with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
- Dental and vision plans with $0 payroll contribution
- Company-paid Health Savings Account (HSA) Contribution
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) and Employee Stock Purchase Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions)
- Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program