Cybersecurity Software Intern – AWS & Cloud

University of South Florida; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 23,419 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Invaluable work experience

Build resume and explore career options

Letter of recommendation available upon completion

Job summary

The University of South Florida is seeking a Software Engineer Intern for Fall 2026 to support cybersecurity initiatives and contribute to data science and program management tasks. This hands-on internship focuses on creating software for cloud infrastructure, operating with AWS, and collaborating with technical teams.

Interns will work 15-29 hours per week and will gain invaluable experience and a letter of recommendation upon completion. A strong academic background and proficiency in Java, Python, and JavaScript are preferred.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Junior or Senior standing.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and test cybersecurity-focused software systems.
• Design, build, deploy, and maintain applications and infrastructure inside AWS Cloud.
• Collaborate with AFS engineers on tools that increase operational efficiency and software readiness.
• Document processes, technical findings, and standard operating procedures.
• Contribute to program management tasks such as tracking workflow progress, preparing briefings, and organizing project artifacts.

Skills

Java

Python

JavaScript

Troubleshooting

Planning

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering

Job description

The University of South Florida is seeking a Software Engineer Intern for Fall 2026 to support cybersecurity initiatives and contribute to data science and program management tasks. This hands-on internship focuses on creating software for cloud infrastructure, operating with AWS, and collaborating with technical teams.

Interns will work 15-29 hours per week and will gain invaluable experience and a letter of recommendation upon completion. A strong academic background and proficiency in Java, Python, and JavaScript are preferred.