Intern, Cybersecurity

harbingermotors; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Job summary

Harbinger is seeking a Cybersecurity Intern to protect our enterprise IT systems, product development environments and OT in a fast-growing automotive startup. You will gain hands-on security operations experience during 8–15 week terms at our Garden Grove, CA facility, with relocation support if distant.

Role includes monitoring threats, analyzing detections, incident handling, and developing SOPs while collaborating with IT and Security teams to bolster our security posture.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program or higher in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or Information Technology.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to email security threats, including phishing, malware, and spam.
• Monitor, analyze, and triage endpoint security detections using EDR and related tools.
• Assist with incident investigation and escalation following established security procedures.
• Document, maintain, and help develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for critical security processes.
• Support continuous improvement of security monitoring, detection, and response workflows.
• Collaborate with IT and Security teams to strengthen overall security posture.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Documentation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity or Information Technology

Tools

SIEM

EDR

Job description

About Harbinger

Harbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an industry starving for innovation. Harbinger's best-in-class team of EV, battery, and drivetrain experts have pooled their deep experience to bring a first-of-its-kind EV platform to support the growing demand for medium-duty EVs and Hybrids. Harbinger: Familiar Form, Revolutionary Foundation.

Job Overview :

Location: Immerse yourself in our innovative culture! This role requires a commitment of 4-5 days in-office per week at our facility in Garden Grove, CA as well as full-time hours (40 hours a week).

Duration: 8 weeks for quarter or 15 weeks for semester (January 11 to April 30 OR January 11 to March 12)

Relocation Support: A $1,000 relocation stipend is available for interns currently residing more than 50 miles from Garden Grove, CA.

Compensation: Earn an hourly rate of $25-35 USD per hour

Job Summary :

We are currently seeking an ambitious Cybersecurity Intern to support the protection of our enterprise IT systems, product development environments, and operational technology. This role provides hands-on exposure to real-world security operations in a fast-growing automotive and manufacturing environment. The primary responsibilities for this position will be to contribute and learn about securing an enterprise environment . This role offers the opportunity to build valuable experience at a fast paced, high growth startup during a critical early product stage.

What You’ll Do :

• Monitor and respond to email security threats, including phishing, malware, and spam.
• Monitor, analyze, and triage endpoint security detections using EDR and related tools.
• Assist with incident investigation and escalation following established security procedures.
• Document, maintain, and help develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for critical security processes.
• Support continuous improvement of security monitoring, detection, and response workflows.
• Collaborate with IT and Security teams to strengthen overall security posture.

Required Skills :

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program or higher in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or Information Technology.
• Work authorized in the United States OR ability to obtain J-1/F-1 visa.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to clearly document technical processes and findings.

Desired Skills :

• Networking Fundamentals
• Exposure to vulnerability research, scanning, or remediation processes
• Basic scripting experience (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash)
• Understanding of the CIA triad
• Familiarity with common security tools (SIEM, EDR, etc.)
• Interest in compliance frameworks like ISO 27001, SAE 21434, TISAX
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Security+, Network+, CC) are a plus

Equal Opportunity

Harbinger is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Harbinger is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at [e-mail].

Candidate Data Privacy

Harbinger may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes ("Candidate Personal Data"). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Harbinger may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

Harbinger may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our HR, legal, and f