Cybersecurity Intern - Summer 2027

CAI Cox Automotive Corp Svcs., LLC; Atlanta (GA); Hybride; USD 33 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Cox Automotive is seeking a Cybersecurity Intern to learn from experienced professionals, help protect platforms behind the vehicle marketplace, and contribute to securing critical information and tech assets. The role is hybrid with remote options and offers an hourly base pay range of $24.23–$36.35/hour, with potential additional compensation opportunities.

The internship emphasizes hands-on work, mentorship, and exposure to security governance, risk, and compliance, as well as support for

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a related degree program (e.g., IT with cybersecurity concentration).
• Growth mindset and passion for cybersecurity.
• Creative problem solving and strong communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Support Cyber Defense: improve security operations and threat detection.
• Assist with Governance, Risk and Compliance programs; onboard suppliers securely.
• Review applications for security and privacy risks; contribute to cloud security.
• Help with security architecture and zero-trust concepts; enable least-privilege access.
• Conduct cybersecurity research and document current/future-state processes.

Connaissances

Python

JavaScript

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Growth mindset

Formation

Information Technology with Cybersecurity concentration

Outils

PowerPoint

Excel

Description du poste

Company Cox Automotive - USA Job Family Group Business Operations Job Profile Intern - Technical Management Level Individual Contributor Flexible Work Option Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week Travel % Yes, 5% of the time Work Shift Day Compensation Hourly base pay rate is $24.23 - $36.35/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

We encourage candidates to apply for no more than three internship opportunities within a 90-day period. Our recruiting team will review your application and ensure you are considered for the opportunities that best align with your skills and interests. There’s something inspiring about innovators teaming up to build something incredible. At Cox Automotive, technology powers a connected automotive ecosystem serving consumers, dealers, lenders and fleets through trusted brands and solutions. We’re looking for a Cybersecurity Intern who is ready to learn from experienced professionals, help protect the platforms behind the vehicle marketplace and contribute to work that keeps critical information and technology assets secure. If you want to apply your skills to real business challenges at a company that cares about your growth and your future, keep reading.

What’s In It for You?

Take on meaningful, challenging work with real accountability. Learn with support from teammates and an assigned program mentor. Build your professional skills, network and toolbox through exposure to senior leaders. Help build a bold future that is sustainable, accessible and inclusive.

What You’ll Do

• Support Cyber Defense initiatives, including improvements to security operations, procedures and supporting solutions, as well as threat detection and response capabilities.
• Support Cyber Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) programs to improve how the team collects and uses metrics, securely onboards new suppliers, and manages data governance and privacy policies.
• Assist with application security reviews to identify and mitigate security and privacy risks.
• Support cloud security through the development and tuning of posture-management policies.
• Contribute to the Mergers and Acquisitions program by assessing new businesses in which Cox takes an ownership stake and helping identify and prioritize remediation of cyber risks.
• Assist with Security Architecture initiatives to improve data protection and enable zero-trust architectures that provision least-privilege access to Cox Automotive assets.
• Conduct research on a variety of cybersecurity topics.
• Support documentation requirements, including documenting current-state and future-state processes.
• Participate in Human-Centered Design sessions to capture brainstorming efforts.

Who You Are

• Currently enrolled in a related degree program, such as Information Technology with a concentration in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or another related program.
• Curiosity with a growth mindset and passion for Cybersecurity.
• Creative problem-solving abilities and strong communication skills.

• Exposure to cybersecurity scripting, such as Python or JavaScript.
• Business or process documentation experience.
• Leadership experience.
• Experience with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.

We’re also looking for someone who is curious, thinks big and dives deep, acts conscientiously and like an owner, balances innovation with optimization, and communicates effectively through strong verbal, written and presentation skills.

Benefits

Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page.

Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page.

Drug Testing

To be employed in this role, you’ll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.

Intern/Co-Op Sessions

Intern/Co-Op sessions are considered temporary employment. No full-time employment commitments are made. However, depending on our business needs, some interns may be considered for a full-time position following the conclusion of the session conditioned upon the intern graduating from their academic program and being available to commence full-time employment at a specified time.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship. EOE, including disability/vets

About Cox & Culture

Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars.

Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox.

Cox brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference.

Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship. EOE, including disability/vets Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future. Cox brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference.