About the role#
We are looking for a Security Infrastructure Engineer Intern to gain hands-on experience securing cloud infrastructure, applications, and developer workflows. You will work on real-world security problems across AWS and Kubernetes environments. You will collaborate with senior engineers to investigate issues, improve security visibility, and build foundational security capabilities. This role combines hands-on tasks, such as analyzing findings and reviewing logs, with learning how security systems are designed and improved.
What you'll do#
- Assist with vulnerability management activities, including reviewing scan results and validating findings.
- Support the triage of security findings from internal tools and external sources.
- Analyze logs and alerts from SIEM systems to identify potential security issues.
- Participate in basic security incident investigations and documentation.
- Assist in implementing and improving security controls across AWS and Kubernetes.
- Support efforts to improve detection capabilities and monitoring coverage.
- Learn and contribute to securing CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure workflows.
- Work with engineering teams to understand and address security issues.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Basic understanding of computer systems, networking, and security fundamentals.
- Familiarity with Linux and command-line tools.
- Interest in cloud platforms, specifically AWS, and infrastructure systems.
- Basic knowledge of security concepts like vulnerabilities, authentication, and the OWASP Top 10.
- Exposure to programming or scripting in Python, Go, or Bash.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Eagerness to learn and take ownership of tasks.
- Demonstrated experience working with Claude or equivalent large language model tools.
- Familiarity with containers like Docker and basic Kubernetes concepts.
- Exposure to logging, monitoring, or SIEM tools.
- Basic understanding of CI/CD pipelines.
- Interest in cloud security, infrastructure security, or detection engineering.
Location & details#
- This is a remote, full-time internship position based in Colombia.
- The role is paid at a rate of 2,800,000 COP monthly.
- This position follows a rolling application term.
About Sezzle
Sezzle is a financial services company based in Minneapolis. Founded in 2016, the firm provides point-of-sale financing and digital payment services to consumers. It connects customers with a global network of merchants. The company currently employs 441 people.
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