Vulnerability Management Engineering Intern

Vulnerability Management Engineering Intern

Responsibilities

• Drive VM Ops & Automation: Lead initiatives to automate repetitive vulnerability management tasks, such as scan orchestration, data normalization, and remediation tracking.

• Develop Backend Integrations: Design andmaintainPython/similar programming language scripts and middleware usingFastAPI,GraphQL, and REST APIs to connect security tools with internal databases and platforms.

• Manage Security Data: Query and manipulate large datasets within databases toprovideactionable insights into the organization's vulnerability posture.

• Support Infrastructure Engineering: Collaborate directly with Infrastructure teams (Network, Systems,DevOpsand Endpoint Engineering,etc) to integrate patching/remediation workflows into their domains.

• Automate Workflows & Playbooks: Assist in documenting and building automated security playbooks and operational workflows to replace manual processes.

• Evaluate Security Tech:Assistwith evaluating emerging security technologies, specifically focusing on their API capabilities and integration potential.

• Apply Security Frameworks: Learn and apply cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST and CIS to automate compliance checks and infrastructure hardening.

• Investigate/Troubleshoot: Helpmonitorand respond to security alerts/issues,utilizingyour engineering background to analyze root causes and technical impact.

• Stay Current on Threats: Stay informed on the latest security threats, zero-day vulnerabilities and technology advancements, focusing on how automation can accelerate time-to-remediation as well as optimize/create workflows

Qualifications

• Engineering Background: Pursuing aBachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field with a focus on software development/systems.

• Backend Proficiency: Hands-on experience with programming languages and a solid understanding of database structures (SQL/NoSQL) and data manipulation.

• Middleware & APIs: Comfortable working with various API architectures, including REST,GraphQL, andFastAPI.

• Infrastructure Knowledge: Basic understanding of how infrastructure teamsoperate, including network protocols, systems administration, and endpoint management.

• Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical mindset with the ability toidentifymanual gaps and solve them through programmatic automation.

• Adaptability: Ability to learn new technologies quickly and adapt to a fast-paced security operations environment.

• Communication: Good written and verbal communication skills for documenting technical processes and collaborating across engineering squads.

• Independence: Ability to manage assigned automation projects independently and follow through on complex technical deliverables.