Security Engineering Intern (AI)

TL;DR

Security Engineering Intern (AI): Developing and automating security operations and monitoring workflows with an accent on cloud security, DevSecOps integration, and API-based tool automation. Focus on applying AI-assisted coding and testing tools to enhance internal security architecture and incident response capabilities.

Location: Onsite in Arlington, VA (1801 S Bell).

Company

hirify.global is a leading provider of professional information services covering legal, tax, regulatory, and business sectors.

What you will do

• Build and automate security operations, including monitoring, alerting, incident response, and reporting.
• Integrate security tools via APIs to automate workflows across Application Security, Cloud Security, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Participate in security architecture reviews, gap analysis, and tool research to improve organizational posture.
• Deploy, configure, and test security tools to optimize operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Cloud Infrastructure, Threat Management, and Product Security.
• Document technical findings, tool evaluations, and project outcomes for stakeholders.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Python or another scripting language.
• Familiarity with LLM and AI-assisted coding, testing, and deployment tools.
• Understanding of API integration, automation concepts, and basic security principles.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and effective communication skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP and their associated security suites.
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Previous internship or project experience in automation or DevSecOps domains.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work within a core pillar of a large-scale Information Security function.
• Collaborative environment involving cross-functional teams across Cloud, Threat Management, and IT Operations.
• Exposure to high-impact projects in a fast-paced, professional information services environment.
• Focus on professional development through mentorship, ownership of assigned tasks, and technical documentation experience.