Security Engineer Intern (Security & Privacy)
TikTok USDS Joint Venture
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.