Security Posture Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

Meta; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Meta is seeking a highly motivated Security Intern to contribute to the Security Posture Management team. You will learn and apply security engineering principles while helping safeguard Meta's critical infrastructure during Summer 2027.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, collaboration with security and engineering teams, and opportunities to work with cloud-based security controls. This internship requires actively pursuing a BS or MS in CS or related field and a demonstrated ability

Qualifications

• Pursuing BS or MS in CS or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Experience coding in Python, PHP, Java, Ruby, Go, Rust or C/C++.
• Familiar with distributed systems, software security, cloud computing.
• Must have work authorization in country of employment.
• Experience using metrics to measure service effectiveness.
• Exposure to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, SaltStack, Ansible.
• Contributions to security or privacy community (OSS, research, blogging, talks).
• Intend to return to full-time degree program after completion of the internship.

Skills

Communication skills

Programming languages

Distributed systems

Security fundamentals

Metrics & measurement

OSS contributions

Education

Pursuing BS/MS in CS or related field

Tools

Terraform

SaltStack

Ansible

Job description

Meta is seeking a highly motivated Security Intern to contribute to the Security Posture Management team. You will learn and apply security engineering principles while helping safeguard Meta's critical infrastructure during Summer 2027.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, collaboration with security and engineering teams, and opportunities to work with cloud-based security controls. This internship requires actively pursuing a BS or MS in CS or related field and a demonstrated ability