Security Analyst Intern

About the role

This IT Security Analyst/DevSecOps Engineer Intern position will join a dynamic and fast-growing global IT organization in San Jose, California, or Kirkland, Washington supporting world-wide operations with major sites in the US, EU, and APAC. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in protecting our organization's computer networks and systems from cyber threats and attacks, while also integrating security practices throughout our software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Monitor computer networks for security issues and investigate any breaches or violations
• Perform penetration testing and vulnerability assessments to identify security weaknesses
• Develop security standards and best practices for the organization
• Research the latest IT security trends and emerging threats
• Prepare reports documenting security issues and mitigation efforts
• Collaborate with IT and development teams to implement security measures and upgrades
• Perform log analysis and correlating security events
• Develop and implement automated alert triage systems
• Conduct security awareness training for employees
• Assist in incident response and forensic analysis when security incidents occur
• Integrate security practices into the CI/CD pipeline and software development lifecycle
• Implement and manage automated security testing tools in the development process
• Work with development teams to address security vulnerabilities early in the development cycle
• Ensure compliance with security standards and regulations throughout the development process

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, cybersecurity, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in information security or related IT role
• 2+ years of experience with DevOps or DevSecOps practices
• Knowledge of firewalls, proxies, SIEM, antivirus, and IDPS concepts
• Familiarity with ISO 27001/27002, NIST CSF, CIS Controls and other security frameworks
• Experience with vulnerability assessment tools and techniques
• Experience working with RESTful APIs and JSON/XML data formats
• Proficient in implementing and managing identity federation protocols including OIDC and SAML
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) and version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Travis CI)
• Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code and configuration management tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible)
• Relevant certifications like Security+, CEH, CISSP, or CISM preferred

Location

San Jose, CA

Pay

The target hiring range for this position is $26/hour – $38/hour, based on market location and factors including experience, skills, education, and other job-related reasons.