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Security Engineer Posture Management, Intern (Summer 2027)

Meta New York, New York, United States · $88K–$136K/yr

Software Development · 10,001+ employees

Oct 20
security Junior (0-2 yrs) Internship United States
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About the role

Collaborate with engineers to build features and address security problems at scale within Meta's infrastructure. Support the validation of proofs of concept and improve the reliability of security tools used in the company's posture management program.

What they look for

Python PHP Java Ruby Go Rust C++ Distributed systems Software security Cybersecurity Computer security Cloud computing Infrastructure as code Terraform Saltstack Ansible

Requirements

Candidates must be pursuing a BS or MS in Computer Science or a related field and possess strong communication skills. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Go and familiarity with security or distributed systems concepts are required.

Benefits

Benefits

Full description

The Security Posture Management team’s mission lies at the intersection of empowering engineers to work efficiently with minimal friction and maintaining the highest standards of security controls for our critical infrastructure. We are looking for a highly motivated Intern who is eager to learn and passionate about security engineering!

As an Intern on our team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the security of Meta's infrastructure while developing your skills in a collaborative and supportive environment. This internship, starting Summer 2027, is an exciting opportunity if you are interested in solving complex security problems and want to gain hands-on experience with innovative engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with engineers on building features in existing tools to address security problems at scale at Meta
  • Support work around validating proofs of concept and executing tests to influence definition of security standards and controls inside the company
  • Improve reliability of security tools involved in the company's security posture management program in partnership with senior engineers

Minimum Qualifications

  • Must be in the process of obtaining a BS or MS in Computer Science or related field
  • Proven written and verbal communication skills to convey complex technical issues to both security and non-security audiences
  • Experience writing code in Python, PHP, Java, Ruby, Go, Rust, C/C++, or similar languages
  • Familiarity in one or more of the following areas - distributed systems, software security, cybersecurity, computer security, cloud computing
  • Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience using metrics to measure service and program effectiveness and consistency
  • Exposure to Infrastructure as Code (IAC) tools (e.g., Terraform, SaltStack, Ansible) through classes, labs, previous internships, or personal projects
  • Contributions to the security or privacy community (public research, OSS, blogging, presentations, etc.)
  • Intent to return to full-time degree program after completion of the internship

$7,313/month to $11,293/month + benefits

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