About the role#
The Endpoint Security Engineering (ESE) team is looking for a Security Engineer Intern for the summer of 2027. You will work alongside senior engineers on active security projects and operational workstreams. This internship lasts approximately 12 weeks and is based in Kirkland, Washington.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to device security projects, such as endpoint containment gap analysis, supply-chain provenance, and bring-your-own-device posture.
- Support data security initiatives, including data discovery, classification, and coverage tracking.
- Assist with AI security projects, focusing on usage monitoring, policy enforcement, and governance for AI tools.
- Support SaaS security by reviewing identity and access posture for productivity platforms.
- Build and validate security telemetry and detection tooling, including alert validation and dashboard development.
- Support security assessments and vendor evaluations by gathering requirements, running tests, and documenting findings.
- Coordinate with team members and cross-functional partners on project milestones and status reporting.
- Support the End of Life and Patching Program and assist with penetration test initiation and escalation tracking.
- Coordinate security-related Problem Review Boards (PRBs).
- Support incident and task triage with internal security teams.
- Process Acceptable Use Policy violations.
- Provide training and enablement to Technical Support and SAM teams.
- Represent Security and Privacy in customer outreach and assist with escalation handling.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited university, working toward a Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
- Graduation date of December 2027 or later.
- Experience using or critically evaluating AI tools to improve workflows, decision-making, or problem-solving.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfort with customer-facing interactions and the ability to explain complex security issues to peers, executives, and customers.
- A self-motivated approach and the ability to work well as a collaborative teammate with limited supervision.
Location & details#
- Location: Kirkland, Washington, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: This role is paid.
About ServiceNow
ServiceNow is a software development company based in Santa Clara, California. Founded in 2003, it operates as a public company with over 10,000 employees. The firm provides a cloud-based platform designed to digitize and unify organizational workflows. Its specialties include enterprise cloud services, security operations, and IT service management.
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