Security Analyst Intern

Ericsson; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Ericsson in Plano, TX is seeking a motivated Information Security Intern to support the growth of its North American business. The role offers hands-on experience across a broad range of information security topics, with opportunities to develop technical skills and career potential through mission-focused projects in a fast-paced, evolving technology environment.

You will work on automating tasks, building lightweight tools, prototypes of AI agents, and contributing to dashboards, with regular

Qualifications

• 2.7+ GPA on a 4.0 scale or equivalent.
• Actively enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program full-time.
• Available for a full-time internship for 12 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with security stakeholders to identify tasks suitable for automation or AI augmentation.
• Design and implement lightweight tools, scripts, and workflows to automate data collection, correlation, and reporting.
• Prototype AI agents that assist with security investigations and routine queries.
• Integrate automation solutions with existing systems and data sources where feasible.
• Document designs, code, and usage instructions for maintenance by the security team.
• Contribute to metrics and dashboards showing efficiency gains from automation.
• Participate in regular check-ins and demos to present progress and gather feedback.

Skills

Programming skills

APIs & automation

AI concepts

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Undergraduate student (CS/CE/SE)

Job description

Grow with us

Security Analyst Intern

Location: Plano, Tx

Duration: 12 weeks

Start date: May 25th, 2027

Ericsson Inc. does not sponsor US work authorizations for this job position including H-1B, O-1, L-1 and TN. Ericsson also does not hire F-1’s working on EAD for this position.

Ericsson is seeking a motivated Information Security Intern to support the growth of its North American business. The role offers hands-on experience across a broad range of information security topics, with opportunities to develop technical skills and career potential through mission-focused projects in a fast-paced, evolving technology environment.

Ericsson is a global provider of telecommunications equipment and services, supporting more than 1,000 networks across 180+ countries. In the United States, it is the leading wireless-network provider, with more than 50% market share in radio access networks (RAN). The company’s global headquarters are in Stockholm, Sweden, and its North American headquarters are in Dallas, Texas.

What you will do:

• Collaborate with security stakeholders to identify manual, repetitive, or time-consuming tasks suitable for automation or AI augmentation
• Design and implement lightweight tools, scripts, and workflows to automate data collection, correlation, and reporting for security operations
• Prototype AI agents (e.g., chatbots, decision-support tools) that assist with security investigations, documentation, and routine queries
• Integrate automation solutions with existing systems and data sources where feasible (e.g., ticketing systems, monitoring tools, internal dashboards)
• Document designs, code, and usage instructions to ensure solutions can be operated and maintained by the security team
• Contribute to metrics and dashboards that show efficiency gains and impact from automation and AI tools
• Developing and deploying Agentic solutions
• Participate in regular check-ins and demos to present progress, gather feedback, and refine implementations

You will bring:

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a closely related technical field
• Solid programming skills
• Familiarity with APIs, scripting, and automation frameworks (for example, using Python libraries, REST APIs, or workflow automation tools)
• Basic understanding of AI/ML concepts and practical experience using AI libraries, frameworks, or APIs (e.g., working with language models or simple classifiers)
• Strong problem‑solving mindset, with the ability to break down complex tasks into smaller, automatable components
• Good communication skills, including the ability to explain technical solutions in clear, concise terms to non‑technical stakeholders

Eligibility requirements:

• 2.7+ GPA on a 4.0 scale or equivalent
• Actively enrolled in an accredited undergraduate, master’s, or PhD on a full‑time basis at a four‑year college or university at the time of the internship
• Available for a full‑time internship for 12 week

Ericsson uses a merit‑based hiring approach that values people with different experiences, perspectives and skillsets. We truly believe this approach drives innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, learn more.

If you need assistance or to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Ericsson at [e-mail].

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position, and you may be required to perform additional job tasks as assigned.

Primary country and city: United States (US) || Plano (Country/ City)

Job details: Security Analyst

Compensation and Benefits at Ericsson

At Ericsson, we know that our people are the key to our success. We offer a competitive package to help with your individual needs and goals.

Your Pay

The salary range for this position is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, and the candidate’s combination of job‑related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.