Vulnerability Management Engineering Intern

About the role

Copart, Inc., a global technology leader and premier online vehicle auction platform, is seeking a Vulnerability Management Engineering Intern to drive automation and integration initiatives within our security operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to automate repetitive vulnerability management tasks, such as scan orchestration, data normalization, and remediation tracking.
• Design and maintain Python or similar programming language scripts and middleware using FastAPI, GraphQL, and REST APIs to connect security tools with internal databases and platforms.
• Query and manipulate large datasets within databases to provide actionable insights into the organization's vulnerability posture.
• Collaborate directly with Infrastructure teams (Network, Systems, DevOps, and Endpoint Engineering) to integrate patching and remediation workflows into their domains.
• Assist in documenting and building automated security playbooks and operational workflows to replace manual processes.
• Evaluate emerging security technologies, focusing on their API capabilities and integration potential.
• Learn and apply cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST and CIS to automate compliance checks and infrastructure hardening.
• Monitor and respond to security alerts and issues, analyzing root causes and technical impact.
• Stay informed on the latest security threats, zero-day vulnerabilities, and technology advancements to optimize workflows and accelerate time-to-remediation.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field with a focus on software development or systems.
• Hands-on experience with programming languages and a solid understanding of database structures (SQL/NoSQL) and data manipulation.
• Comfortable working with various API architectures, including REST, GraphQL, and FastAPI.
• Basic understanding of infrastructure teams' operations, including network protocols, systems administration, and endpoint management.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify manual gaps and solve them through programmatic automation.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly and adapt to a fast-paced security operations environment.
• Good written and verbal communication skills for documenting technical processes and collaborating across engineering teams.
• Ability to manage assigned automation projects independently and follow through on complex technical deliverables.

Copart participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' E-Verify program (for U.S. applicants and employees only).