Security Operations Intern – Real-World Impact

ServiceNow; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Health plans

401(k) Plan with company match

ESPP

Family leave programs

Flexible time away plan

Job summary

ServiceNow is seeking a Security Intern in its Field Security team in San Diego to gain real-world security operations experience while finishing their degree. You will monitor security tools, analyze events, and help deploy and configure new security solutions across production and corporate environments.

The role emphasizes AI integration, data logging familiarity, vulnerability awareness, and the ability to explain complex issues to executives. On-call rotation participation is expected.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited university, working on a Masters degree in Computer Science, or related field and graduating December 2027, or later.
• Experience in leveraging or critically thinking about how to integrate AI into work processes, decision-making, or problem-solving.
• 2+ years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Automation knowledge (Python, bash scripting) and experience hardening Linux, Windows, or Mac systems
• Background working with data logging applications (e.g. Splunk)
• Knowledge of vulnerability scanning tools (Qualys, Nessus)
• A defensive security mindset
• Ability to explain complex issues to executives and customers
• GSEC, GCIH, CEH, GCIA or CISSP certifications are a plus

Responsibilities

• Monitor the security tools and systems that defend ServiceNow's production and corporate environment
• Determine relationships between seemingly unrelated events through deductive reasoning
• Come up with ways to do things faster, better and more effectively
• You will work with teams to maintain up-to-date baselines for the secure configuration and operations of all in-place devices, whether they be under direct control (i.e., security tools) or not (i.e., workstations, servers, network devices, etc.)
• You will participate as an escalation contact in the On-Call rotation, to ensure that Security Operations can respond to priority incidents
• You may be called upon to assist with the deployment, integration and initial configuration of new security solutions or enhancements to existing security solutions; including network, and systems to improve overall platform security.

Skills

AI integration

Security mindset

Executive communication

On-call support

OS hardening

Python

Bash scripting

Education

Master's in Computer Science

Tools

Splunk

Qualys

Nessus

Job description

ServiceNow is seeking a Security Intern in its Field Security team in San Diego to gain real-world security operations experience while finishing their degree. You will monitor security tools, analyze events, and help deploy and configure new security solutions across production and corporate environments.

The role emphasizes AI integration, data logging familiarity, vulnerability awareness, and the ability to explain complex issues to executives. On-call rotation participation is expected.