Intern, Cybersecurity

Harbinger Motors Inc.; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Harbinger invites a Cybersecurity Intern to join our Garden Grove facility for an 8- or 15-week program with full-time hours and an in-office requirement. You will gain hands-on exposure to protecting enterprise IT, product development environments, and operational technology in a fast-growing automotive startup.

You will monitor email threats, analyze endpoint detections with EDR, assist incident investigations, and help develop SOPs. Relocation stipend is available for eligible interns.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in CS, Cybersecurity, or IT.
• Work authorized in the United States or eligible for J-1/F-1 visa.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to document technical processes clearly.

Responsibilities

• Monitor email security threats (phishing, malware, spam).
• Triage endpoint security detections with EDR tools.
• Assist with incident investigation and escalation.
• Help develop SOPs for security processes.
• Support security monitoring and response improvements.
• Collaborate with IT and Security teams to strengthen security.

Skills

Analytical skills

Documentation skills

Scripting basics

Cybersecurity internship

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in CS/Cybersecurity/IT

Tools

SIEM

EDR

Python

PowerShell

Bash

Job description

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 ambitiousCybersecurity 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:

• 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

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].