About the role#
As a Cybersecurity Engineering intern, you will help protect global infrastructure and gain hands-on experience with enterprise security solutions. You will work alongside experienced security engineers to support privileged access management, security automation, and threat detection. You will also explore areas such as zero trust architecture, cloud security, threat modeling, DevSecOps practices, and regulatory compliance frameworks.
What you'll do#
- Configure and harden operating systems, applications, and network devices.
- Support the administration and monitoring of security tool stack policies.
- Contribute to zero trust architecture design and implementation projects.
- Document architectural standards and security best practices.
- Participate in security automation initiatives by writing simple scripts and playbooks.
- Learn about regulatory frameworks including NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, CIS, and ISO standards.
- Support the design of scalable security controls for regulated environments and audit preparation.
- Contribute to security solutions that maintain a positive user experience.
- Evaluate and test new security technologies.
- Participate in threat modeling exercises and security risk assessments for new projects.
- Develop and refine security assessment automation tools.
- Support secure cloud infrastructure projects, including identity management and data protection.
- Learn about DevSecOps practices and secure software development lifecycle processes.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher.
- Coursework or project experience with cybersecurity fundamentals, network security, or information systems.
- Basic understanding of operating systems like Windows and Linux, plus networking concepts.
- Exposure to programming or scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Java.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts including firewalls, encryption, or access controls.
- Basic knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Understanding of fundamental security principles such as confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
- Experience with basic automation tools or configuration management.
- Knowledge of threat detection concepts or security incident response basics.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to document technical findings clearly.
- Ability to build relationships with key stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
- Eagerness to learn about emerging security threats and defensive technologies.
Location & details#
- Location: Dallas, Texas, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship.
- Note: Texas Instruments will not sponsor job applicants for visas or work authorization for this position.
About Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments is a public semiconductor company founded in 1930. Based in Dallas, Texas, it designs and manufactures analog and embedded processing chips. The company serves clients in the industrial, automotive, and personal electronics sectors. It operates with over 33,000 employees globally.
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