The Summer Associate Program is a 12-week internship program beginning in May 2027 and ending in August 2027. Students will work on impactful projects and meaningful work during their internship. To qualify for this position, applicants must be currently pursuing a degree from an accredited college or university and have an anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or later.
Responsibilities include gaining hands-on experience in cybersecurity automation, workflow analysis, and data-driven decision making. This role involves close collaboration with engineers and product owners to identify automation opportunities, document technical processes, and develop security automations that reduce manual effort and eliminate manual steps. The ideal candidate is a curious and motivated problem solver who enjoys analyzing automation use cases, mapping workflows, and developing automations that enhance team performance. The Summer Associate will gain exposure to both the strategic and day-to-day functions of the SOAR team while contributing meaningful project deliverables and operational insights.
Collaborate with engineers and product owners to identify automation opportunities
Perform use-case analysis and workflow mapping
Develop automation use-case within automation platform
Analyze data to inform automation strategies
Document technical processes, workflows, and project outcomes
Become integrated into and participate in the day-to-day strategy, analysis, and operations of the team
Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Cyber Security, Software Engineering, or Computer Science
Familiarity with Process Improvement methodologies
Experience with research, analysis, and data driven outcomes
Familiarity with the creation of automation playbooks
Experience using coding languages such as: Python, JavaScript, or Java
Ability to adapt to new technologies
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and think outside of the box
Strong strategic, critical, and analytical thinking skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Knowledge of Automation and SOAR platforms is a plus
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