Infosec - Offensive Security Intern

About Rubrik

Rubrik empowers the world to stay in motion by organizing and protecting our customers' information. We’re a team of change makers, defining the future of cybersecurity. Our culture of empowerment encourages everyone to share their ideas, run with them, and leave their mark on what we’re building. United by our purpose to secure the world’s data, we continue to reach new heights. And the best part? We’re just getting started! Everyone here has the opportunity to grow by leaps and bounds, and there is unlimited potential in front of us. Let’s pioneer the next frontier in cybersecurity by securing the world’s data, together.

Information Security - Who We Are

The Information Security (InfoSec) organization advances the overall state of security at Rubrik through critical initiatives and coordination of large security projects. Information Security builds technologies, tools, and processes to better enable teams at Rubrik to develop secure software and protect data and systems with appropriate security controls. Information Security also develops systems to monitor and respond to attacks against our systems, provides awareness education to teams on security best practices for data protection, and ensures data sharing relationships with third parties in order to securely protect Rubrik information.

Position Overview

We are looking for a highly motivated Offensive Security Intern with a strong hacker mindset to join our security team. This role is ideal for 3rd or 4th year engineering student who is passionate about cybersecurity, enjoys breaking systems ethically, and has a strong programming foundation.

You will work closely with the Offensive Security team on real-world attack simulations, vulnerability research, and modern attack surface areas including cloud and emerging AI systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in web, API, and infrastructure penetration testing

• Identify and validate security vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10)

• Support threat modeling and attack simulation exercises

• Write clear and concise vulnerability reports

• Contribute to automation scripts and security tools

• Participate in adversarial simulation lab exercises (where applicable)

• Research emerging threats in areas such as:

• Cloud security

• Identity and access management

• GenAI / LLM security (prompt injection, SSRF via agents, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

• Basic understanding of cloud computing concepts (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

• Strong fundamentals in programming, preferably in one or more:

• Python

• JavaScript / Node.js

• Java / Go

• Understanding of:

• Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS)

• Operating Systems (Linux/Windows basics)

• Basic knowledge of web security concepts (OWASP Top 10)

• Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn.

• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.

• Completed coursework or certifications in:

• Cybersecurity / Ethical Hacking

• Network Security

• Secure Coding

• Hands-on experience with

• Tools like Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit

• CTFs, bug bounty platforms

• Exposure to Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

• API Security Testing

• Automation or scripting for security tasks

• Interest in emerging security domains, including:

• AI/LLM Security

• Cloud-native security

Join Us in Securing and Accelerating the World's AI Transformation

Rubrik (RBRK), the Security and AI Operations Company, leads at the intersection of data protection, cyber resilience, and enterprise AI acceleration. Rubrik Security Cloud delivers complete cyber resilience by securing, monitoring, and recovering data, identities, and workloads across clouds. Rubrik Agent Cloud accelerates trusted AI agent deployments at scale by monitoring and auditing agentic actions, enforcing real-time guardrails, fine-tuning for accuracy and undoing agentic mistakes.

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Inclusion @ Rubrik

At Rubrik, we are dedicated to fostering a culture where people from all backgrounds are valued, feel they belong, and believe they can succeed. Our commitment to inclusion is at the heart of our mission to secure the world’s data.

Our goal is to hire and promote the best talent, regardless of background. We continually review our hiring practices to ensure fairness and strive to create an environment where every employee has equal access to opportunities for growth and excellence. We believe in empowering everyone to bring their authentic selves to work and achieve their fullest potential.

Our inclusion strategy focuses on three core areas of our business and culture:

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Our Company: We are committed to building a merit-based organization that offers equal access to growth and success for all employees globally. Your potential is limitless here.

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Our Culture: We strive to create an inclusive atmosphere where individuals from all backgrounds feel a strong sense of belonging, can thrive, and do their best work. Your contributions help us innovate and break boundaries.

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Our Communities: We are dedicated to expanding our engagement with the communities we operate in, creating opportunities for underrepresented talent and driving greater innovation for our clients. Your impact extends beyond Rubrik, contributing to safer and stronger communities.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Rubrik is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Rubrik provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Rubrik complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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