AI‑Driven AppSec Intern: Secure Dev Workflows

The Options Clearing Corporation; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Up to 2 remote days per week

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment assistance

Technology stipend

Generous PTO & parental leave

401k employer match

Health benefits

Job summary

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) in Dallas is offering a Year‑round Internship in the Product & Application Security team. You will build AI‑assisted security configurations and embed security standards into developer workflows.

Interns work up to 20 hours per week during the school year and up to 40 hours in the summer, with a 1,000‑hour cap. The role is hybrid, with in‑office collaboration and cross‑functional exposure.

Qualifications

• Rising senior or soon‑to‑graduate in 2027/2028 with an interest in application security.
• Strong automation and scripting skills in Python or Bash.
• Familiarity with SDLC and version control (Git/GitHub).
• Exposure to AI/LLM tooling and security concepts is a plus.
• Ability to work in a hybrid Dallas office environment and collaborate with security and engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Research, synthesize, and codify OCC‑specific secure coding standards based on OWASP/NIST/CIS.
• Build AI‑consumable configuration files embedding security requirements in developer workflows.
• Automate security standard enforcement within CI/CD pipelines and tooling.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate and test security standards.
• Assist with vulnerability triage and remediation guidance alongside AppSec engineers.

Skills

Python

Bash

Git/GitHub

CI/CD

AI/LLM familiarity

Cloud environments

Prompt engineering

Automation

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Software Engineering

Pursuing Master's degree in CS/IS

Tools

GitHub Actions

Snyk

SonarQube

Burp Suite

Job description

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) in Dallas is offering a Year‑round Internship in the Product & Application Security team. You will build AI‑assisted security configurations and embed security standards into developer workflows.

Interns work up to 20 hours per week during the school year and up to 40 hours in the summer, with a 1,000‑hour cap. The role is hybrid, with in‑office collaboration and cross‑functional exposure.