Cybersecurity Automation & AI Intern

Ericsson; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Ericsson Inc. in Plano, Texas, is seeking a motivated Cybersecurity Analyst Intern for a 12-week program starting May 25, 2027.

The role offers hands-on experience across cybersecurity topics, with projects on automation, AI augmentation, and security operations. You will collaborate with stakeholders, prototype AI agents, and contribute to dashboards while developing practical security skills in a fast-paced tech environment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or closely related field.
• Demonstrates solid programming skills.
• Familiar with APIs, scripting, and automation frameworks.
• Basic understanding of AI/ML concepts and practical experience with AI libraries or APIs.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and ability to communicate clearly with non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with security stakeholders to identify tasks suitable for automation or AI augmentation.
• Design and implement lightweight tools, scripts, and workflows to automate data collection, correlation, and reporting for security operations.
• Prototype AI agents (e.g., chatbots, decision-support tools) to assist with security investigations and documentation.
• Integrate automation solutions with existing systems and data sources where feasible.
• Document designs, code, and usage instructions for maintainability by the security team.
• Contribute to metrics and dashboards showing efficiency gains and impact from automation and AI tools.
• Developing and deploying Agentic solutions.
• Participate in regular check-ins and demos to present progress and gather feedback.

Skills

Programming skills

APIs & scripting

AI/ML basics

Communication

Independent work

Education

Undergraduate student in CS/CE or related field

Job description

Ericsson Inc. in Plano, Texas, is seeking a motivated Cybersecurity Analyst Intern for a 12-week program starting May 25, 2027.

The role offers hands-on experience across cybersecurity topics, with projects on automation, AI augmentation, and security operations. You will collaborate with stakeholders, prototype AI agents, and contribute to dashboards while developing practical security skills in a fast-paced tech environment.