Remote Cloud Security Infrastructure Intern

Sezzle; Town of Peru (WI); On-site; USD 7,600 - 10,000; Full time

Job summary

Sezzle is seeking a Security Infrastructure Engineer Intern to join our team and gain hands-on experience securing cloud infrastructure, applications, and developer workflows. You will work on real-world security problems across AWS and Kubernetes environments, with exposure to vulnerability management, detection systems, and infrastructure security controls.

This is a balanced role combining hands-on work with learning and exploratory tasks.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed degree in Cybersecurity or related field.
• Basic understanding of computer systems, networking and security fundamentals.
• Exposure to Linux and command-line tools.
• Familiarity with AWS and infrastructure systems.
• Knowledge of security concepts (vulnerabilities, authentication, OWASP Top 10).
• Exposure to programming or scripting (Python, Go, or Bash).
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with vulnerability management activities, reviewing scan results and validating findings.
• Support triage of security findings from internal tools and external sources.
• Help analyze logs and alerts from SIEM systems to identify potential security issues.
• Participate in basic security incident investigations and documentation.
• Assist in implementing and improving security controls across AWS and Kubernetes infrastructure.
• Support efforts to improve detection capabilities and monitoring coverage.
• Learn and contribute to securing CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure workflows.
• Work with engineering teams to understand and address security issues.

Skills

Cybersecurity fundamentals

Linux CLI

Scripting: Python/Go/Bash

Cloud platforms: AWS

AI tools (Claude)

Problem-solving and attention todetail

Education

Pursuing or completed degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

SIEM tools exposure

Job description

Sezzle is seeking a Security Infrastructure Engineer Intern to join our team and gain hands-on experience securing cloud infrastructure, applications, and developer workflows. You will work on real-world security problems across AWS and Kubernetes environments, with exposure to vulnerability management, detection systems, and infrastructure security controls.

This is a balanced role combining hands-on work with learning and exploratory tasks.