Security Automation Intern: AI Tools & Scripting (Plano)

Ericsson; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 13,225,000 - 15,870,000; Full time

Job summary

Ericsson is seeking an Information Security Intern in Plano, TX for a 12-week program starting May 25, 2027. The role offers hands-on experience across information security topics and opportunities to develop technical skills in a fast-paced environment.

You will design lightweight automation tools, prototype AI agents to assist with security investigations, and integrate solutions with existing systems. Documentation and progress demos are part of the role.

Qualifications

• 2.7+ GPA on a 4.0 scale or equivalent.
• Actively enrolled as an undergraduate for a full-time internship at time of internship.
• Available for a full-time 12-week internship.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with security stakeholders to identify automation opportunities.
• Design and implement lightweight scripts and workflows to automate data collection and reporting.
• Prototype AI agents to assist with investigations and routine queries.
• Integrate automation with existing systems and data sources (ticketing, monitoring, dashboards).
• Document designs, code, and usage instructions for maintainability.
• Contribute to metrics and dashboards showing efficiency gains from automation and AI tools.

Skills

Programming

APIs & scripting

Automation

AI concepts

Communication

Education

Undergraduate in CS/CE/SE

Tools

Python

REST APIs

AI libraries

Job description

Ericsson is seeking an Information Security Intern in Plano, TX for a 12-week program starting May 25, 2027. The role offers hands-on experience across information security topics and opportunities to develop technical skills in a fast-paced environment.

You will design lightweight automation tools, prototype AI agents to assist with security investigations, and integrate solutions with existing systems. Documentation and progress demos are part of the role.