Cybersecurity Intern
PayPal
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- 25–27 years of experience · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- CybersecurityVulnerability managementBusiness analysisProduct managementStakeholder managementAuditing
- Work
- On-site in Scottsdale · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Cybersecurity96%Vulnerability management59%Business analysis12%Product management4%of 49 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 5, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
PayPal's Cyber & Information Security (PCIS) team is seeking self-driven, detail-oriented Cybersecurity interns for the Summer 2027 program. Interns will be aligned to specific security and risk teams, gaining access to cutting-edge technologies and resources to stay at the forefront of the cyber threat landscape.
Key Responsibilities
Technology Focus
- Implement and test Next Gen platform security products as part of the SDLC.
- Perform quality code reviews to validate against secure coding guidelines.
- Drive vulnerability analysis and remediation.
- Identify, drive, and implement security process improvements.
- Collaborate with engineers, developers, security architects, product managers, program managers, and other teams.
- Stay updated with the latest security trends, technologies, vulnerabilities, and attacks, incorporating knowledge into threat models.
- Determine the impact of vulnerabilities and communicate them to stakeholders.
Risk Focus
- Understand and apply enterprise policies, standards, and frameworks for governance, risk & compliance.
- Execute based on the Enterprise Risk Management standard for identifying, assessing, mitigating, monitoring, testing, and reporting on risks and controls.
- Work with stakeholders and external auditors to maintain documentation for risk and control scoping, testing, and remediation.
- Work with the central technology controls testing team to validate key controls.
- Assess audit findings/gaps and assist with developing risk-based management action plans.
- Support development of tools and solutions for Technology risk management and identify opportunities for efficiencies.
Requirements & Tech Stack
Overall
- Passion for cybersecurity and learning through asking questions and experimenting.
- Willingness to collaborate with team members and communicate effectively.
- Ability to take initiative and seek opportunities to expand knowledge and skills.
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment in a self-driven manner, taking initiative and ownership.
- Attention to detail, excellent analytical thinking, communication, and time management skills.
Technology
- Basic understanding of secure coding practices and common security vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10).
- Experience with at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript, Ruby).
- Interest in learning about application security, including security tools like SAST, DAST, and SCA.
- Basic understanding of version control systems like Git.
- Experience working with large data sets to determine patterns and drive key takeaways.
Risk
- Interest in learning risk management methodologies, frameworks, and principles (e.g., SOX, COBIT, NIST, CSA, ITIL, PCI, GDPR).
Qualifications
- This is a Summer 2027 Internship program.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field at an accredited college or university.
- Must be returning to school in Fall 2027.
- Applications accepted through Sunday December 6th, 2026.