Security Engineer Intern (Security & Privacy)

TikTok USDS Joint Venture

Washington, DCFresher1d agovia LinkedIn

About the Role

As a Security Engineer Intern with the Security & Privacy team, you will be embedded directly into enterprise operations, gaining practical, hands-on experience across multiple security domains. This role offers an opportunity to move beyond theory in a large-scale environment. Mentored by senior security professionals, you will help configure cutting-edge security controls, analyze system logs, and support critical infrastructure defense initiatives. This is an immersive opportunity to apply academic knowledge to real-world security challenges, learning how to build, break, and secure modern technical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in the deployment, configuration, and monitoring of security controls across endpoints, networks, and cloud infrastructure.
  • Take part in security development projects such as code review and API testing that will benefit LLM integration.
  • Support security functions by conducting security assessments, running penetration testing tools, and tracking remediation efforts.
  • Work closely with cross-functional IT and engineering teams to enforce security best practices and harden enterprise architecture.

Requirements & Tech Stack

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
  • Security engineering experience such as security automation, threat modeling, security mitigation development, or security tooling development.
  • Ability to think critically and to formulate solutions to problems in a clear and concise way.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and excellent troubleshooting skills.
  • Familiarity with modern enterprise security frameworks (e.g., Zero Trust, threat modeling etc.).
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with a drive to continuously learn evolving cyber security domains.

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