InfoSec Engineer Intern – Summer 2026 (Mentored)

Wayne State University; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 46,838 - 49,593; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on experience

Professional networking opportunities

Internship stipend of $3,000

Paid holidays

Job summary

An established educational institution is offering a summer internship for an Information Security Engineer in Charlotte, NC. You will gain hands-on experience in a collaborative Agile environment, working on real projects that contribute to cybersecurity. Ideal candidates will be pursuing a degree in a relevant field and possess strong communication and organizational skills. The role offers a competitive stipend, opportunities for learning, and networking within a Fortune 500 company.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or completed undergraduate degree in a related field.
• Involvement in student organizations or prior internship experience.
• Demonstrated passion for technology.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams on real projects in an Agile environment.
• Support security policies and standards development.
• Analyze potential threats to the organization's systems.

Skills

Interest in info security technologies

Exceptional communication skills

Organizational skills

Strong work ethic

Critical thinking

Education

Undergraduate degree in science, technology, engineering, or math

Tools

Development Languages

Automation tooling

DevOps methodologies

NIST security standards

Job description

An established educational institution is offering a summer internship for an Information Security Engineer in Charlotte, NC. You will gain hands-on experience in a collaborative Agile environment, working on real projects that contribute to cybersecurity. Ideal candidates will be pursuing a degree in a relevant field and possess strong communication and organizational skills. The role offers a competitive stipend, opportunities for learning, and networking within a Fortune 500 company.