IT Security Engineer Intern (Cybersecurity)

Location: Fully onsite in San Diego, California, United States. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance. Travel of up to 10% may be required.

Salary: $28–$34 per hour.

Company

hirify.global develops mission-critical software and systems solutions for the U.S. government, including automation, digital engineering, and integration capabilities for complex defense systems.

What you will do

• Assess and report on software solutions across the Integrated Mission Systems business area.
• Provide security feedback to developers and help deliver high-quality, secure software integrated with other system components.
• Help deploy software through secure DevSecOps pipelines.
• Gather user requirements, define system functionality, and develop test plans for integrated applications and software written in Java, C++, Python, and JavaScript.
• Collaborate with software, systems, and integration engineers and subject matter experts to deliver robust technical solutions.

Requirements

• Completed coursework toward a bachelor's degree in software engineering, computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, data science, cybersecurity, mathematics, aeronautical engineering, or a related discipline.
• Coursework or experience in application development with Java or C++ in a Linux or Windows environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
• Ability to travel up to 10% as needed.
• Familiarity with version control, computer networking, networking protocols, Kubernetes, Docker, and secure software development practices.
• Current college juniors or rising seniors are preferred.

Nice to have

• Experience with JavaScript, Java, Python, or C++.
• Experience integrating SAST and DAST tools such as SonarQube and OWASP ZAP into CI/CD workflows.
• Experience with image scanning tools such as Xray, Trivy, or Grype.
• Experience reviewing, triaging, and prioritizing vulnerability scan results and providing remediation guidance.
• Familiarity with DISA STIGs and operating system and application hardening.

Culture & Benefits

• 10–12-week summer internship program with up to 40 hours per week.
• Individual mentoring and valuable technical training.
• Hands-on work solving real-world problems.
• Supportive culture with social events and team-building activities.