Cybersecurity Intern - Summer 2027

Cox Enterprises; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Cox Automotive, USA, is offering a Cybersecurity Intern position in a hybrid format. You will support cyber defense, governance, risk, and compliance activities while learning from experienced professionals and contributing to secure platforms.

The role emphasizes curiosity, strong communication, leadership potential, and exposure to Python/JavaScript scripting, along with tools like PowerPoint and Excel. Internships may transition to full-time based on business needs and graduation timing.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in information technology, cybersecurity, computer science, MIS, or a related field.
• Demonstrated curiosity and growth mindset with passion for cybersecurity.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with teammates.

Responsibilities

• Support cybersecurity defense initiatives and threat detection/response capabilities.
• Assist GRC programs to improve data governance and vendor onboarding.
• Contribute to application security reviews to identify risks and mitigations.
• Support cloud security through posture-management policy development.
• Participate in security architecture initiatives to enable zero-trust access.

Skills

Growth mindset

Strong communication

Ownership / proactive

Education

Currently enrolled in related degree (IT/Cybersecurity/CS)

Tools

Python

JavaScript

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Cox Automotive - USA

Business Operations

Intern - Technical

Individual Contributor

Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

Yes, 5% of the time

Day

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

Minimum qualifications:

• 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

Preferred qualifications:

• 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.

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.

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.

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.

About Us

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. 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.