Product Engineering Intern

Booz Allen Hamilton; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Product Engineering Intern to help build AI-powered security systems that protect organizations from cyber threats. You will implement a minimal version of Vellox Responder integrated with Tines for autonomous threat defense, working in production security environments.

You will collaborate with security operations teams, implement autonomous remediation workflows, and ensure audit-ready AI agents under Layer One governance.

Qualifications

• Experience with Python programming for automation and API integration.
• Experience with REST APIs, webhooks, and JSON data processing.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity fundamentals and SOC concepts.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Scheduled to obtain a Bachelor's degree by Spring 2027 or 2028.

Responsibilities

• Implement autonomous security remediation workflows and AI agents in production security environments.
• Integrate threat information from Vellox Ranger and orchestrate response actions via Tines.
• Ensure AI agents are audit-ready using Layer One governance frameworks.
• Collaborate with security operations teams to develop AI-powered security systems.

Skills

Python programming

REST APIs

Cybersecurity basics

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree by 2027/2028

Tools

Vellox Responder

Tines

Vellox Ranger

Job description

Join a culture of empowerment and connectivity.

Develop your craft

Learn the skills you need to accelerate your career.

Discover benefits that support your life and work.

Innovate with intention

Build mission-ready tech that protects the nation.

The Opportunity:
Are you looking for an opportunity to not just develop software, but to build cutting-edge AI-powered security systems that protect organizations from cyber threats? As a Product Engineer Intern on our team, you'll implement a minimal version of Vellox Responder integrated with Tines for autonomous cyber threat defense. We're looking for someone with the technical skills and passion to build agentic AI systems that operate in production security environments.

This role is more than just coding. We need a Product Engineer who will implement autonomous security remediation workflows, integrate threat information from Vellox Ranger, orchestrate response actions through Tines, and ensure AI agents are audit-ready using Layer One governance frameworks. You'll work directly with security operations teams, build policy-governed autonomous systems, and contribute to solving the critical analyst shortage facing enterprise SOCs. Join us as we develop AI agents that make organizations safer and security teams more effective.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• Experience with Python programming for automation and API integration
• Experience with REST APIs, webhooks, and JSON data processing
• Knowledge of cybersecurity fundamentals, including common threats and security operations concepts
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• Scheduled to obtain a Bachelor's degree by Spring 2027 or 2028

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with MITRE ATT&CK framework and threat intelligence concepts
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS and security tools including SIEM and EDR
• Knowledge of security automation, SOAR platforms, or workflow orchestration tools
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks such as NIST 800-53, NIST AI RMF, and SOC 2
• Knowledge of agentic AI, autonomous systems, or machine learning
• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Artificial Intelligence or related field preferred

Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $55,200.00 to $126,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Product Engineering Intern

The Opportunity:
Are you looking for an opportunity to not just develop software, but to build cutting-edge AI-powered security systems that protect organizations from cyber threats? As a Product Engineer Intern on our team, you'll implement a minimal version of Vellox Responder integrated with Tines for autonomous cyber threat defense. We're looking for someone with the technical skills and passion to build agentic AI systems that operate in production security environments.

This role is more than just coding. We need a Product Engineer who will implement autonomous security remediation workflows, integrate threat information from Vellox Ranger, orchestrate response actions through Tines, and ensure AI agents are audit-ready using Layer One governance frameworks. You'll work directly with security operations teams, build policy-governed autonomous systems, and contribute to solving the critical analyst shortage facing enterprise SOCs. Join us as we develop AI agents that make organizations safer and security teams more effective.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• Experience with Python programming for automation and API integration
• Experience with REST APIs, webhooks, and JSON data processing
• Knowledge of cybersecurity fundamentals, including common threats and security operations concepts
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• Scheduled to obtain a Bachelor's degree by Spring 2027 or 2028

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with MITRE ATT&CK framework and threat intelligence concepts
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS and security tools including SIEM and EDR
• Knowledge of security automation, SOAR platforms, or workflow orchestration tools
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks such as NIST 800-53, NIST AI RMF, and SOC 2
• Knowledge of agentic AI, autonomous systems, or machine learning
• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Artificial Intelligence or related field preferred

Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $55,200.00 to $126,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.