Security Engineering Intern

Dynamic Cybersecurity Company Seeking Security Engineering Intern

The cybersecurity industry is poised to grow by double digits this year. Gain industry experience with InfoDefense in the latest security methods and technology!

DevOps Internship Description

InfoDefense is seeking Junior, Senior, or recently graduated cybersecurity students to join our Fall 2025 three-month Internship. The Security Engineering Internship is designed to offer interns business and technical exposure in core elements of the cybersecurity service delivery discipline including:

Network Security (including firewalls and NIDS/NIPS)

Identity & Access Management (including single sign-on, public key infrastructure, privileged access management)

Security Information & Event Management

Endpoint Threat Protection Technologies

Cyber Incident Response Planning, Training, and Execution

Governance, Risk and Compliance (including policies, standards, procedures, risk analysis)

Security Awareness

Vulnerability Management

Security Audit and Assessment

Security Metrics and Reporting

Each intern is expected to participate in industry-related activities and assist the Security Engineering team with practical tasks. 

This internship provides a flexible schedule, but candidates must devote approximately 24 hours per week to successfully complete the program.

Qualifications

To be considered for this internship, the candidate must be seeking an Associates, Bachelor, or master's degree in cybersecurity, computer engineering, or a related discipline, and have had exposure to core information security functions including network and application vulnerability testing, role-based access control (RBAC), security information and event management, and computer incident management. To be successful you must be proficient in Linux and have a strong background in networking*, as well as have had exposure to three or more the following security technologies:

Linux Bash and Python Scripting

Networking

Microsoft Windows (including Active Directory)

Docker/Kubernetes (preferred)

Firewalls, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), and malware protection technology

Network vulnerability testing

Encryption Technologies such as IPSEC and SSL

Network+, CCNA, or Security+ certification (preferred)

Home office environment and Internet connectivity to enable remote work

Military service is a plus

Compensation

InfoDefense offers competitive hourly compensation for all hours worked. Health, vision, and other benefits are not offered for internships.

Work Location

This is a hybrid work position, and candidates must live within the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

Travel

This is a hybrid work position. Interns are not normally required to travel.

Job Classification

Internship

All candidates are required to submit to background checks prior to beginning work.

About InfoDefense

A turn-key cybersecurity solutions provider, InfoDefense provides best-in-class solutions to organizations within highly regulated industries such as aerospace & defense, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, financial services, and government since 2001. With a focus on Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) readiness and assessment services, InfoDefense is poised to grow exponentially this year.

 InfoDefense is an equal opportunity employer and is headquartered in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

*A strong background in networking includes having taken previous classes, a prior internship, or a regularly practiced hobby.