Threat Detection and Incident Response Intern (Summer 2026)

Dormont Manufacturing Co; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Cloudflare is seeking a Threat Detection and Incident Response Intern for Summer 2026 in Austin, Texas. This is a full-time position focused on improving security measures while working closely with experienced team members on innovative projects.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about internet security, have a strong understanding of security protocols, and be prepared to work in-office 3–5 days a week.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the Incident Response Lifecycle.
• Ability to commit to a minimum 12-week summer internship.
• In office 3–5 days a week in the Austin office.

Responsibilities

• Execute a specialized security project over 12 weeks.
• Work with Incident Response Engineers to triage and respond to security alerts.
• Present your security project to the entire company.

Skills

Understanding of attacker Tools, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs)

Understanding of operating systems, SaaS applications, CI/CD

Proficiency in at least one scripting/programming language

Demonstrated critical thinking skills

Curiosity and ability to get things done

Job description

Threat Detection and Incident Response Intern (Summer 2026)

Cloudflare | Posted Mar 15

Full-time

Austin

Negotiable

Unknown

About The Internship Program

The ideal Security intern is passionate about making the Internet a more secure place. You will work alongside experienced security team members to partner with them in planning, executing and overseeing initiatives that help improve Cloudflare’s security posture. We are looking for interns who are curious, proactive, and able to approach problems with a "security-first" mindset. This is a unique opportunity for candidates who want to learn how to defend systems at a scale that few other companies can offer.

Responsibilities

• Execute a specialized security project over 12 weeks that directly improves Cloudflare’s defensive posture.
• With a focus on threats and how they operate, work to build and improve systems that are the front lines of protecting Cloudflare from malicious attacks.
• Work with Incident Response Engineers to triage and respond to security alerts and incidents.
• Use the latest technologies and techniques to engineer solutions to enhance incident response and security operations. Including automation, agentic AI and others.
• Work cross-functionally with Legal, People, Engineering, and Finance teams to integrate security into the fabric of the company.
• Work closely with a mentor who will provide hands‑on guidance in your specific security domain.
• Present your security project to the entire company at the end of the internship.
• Connect and learn from our executives and leadership team including our co‑founders.
• Write for our Cloudflare blog and be featured on Cloudflare.tv sessions.

Desired Skills

• Understanding of attacker Tools, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs)
• Understanding of operating systems, SaaS applications, CI/CD, and common security tools.
• Understanding of the Incident Response Lifecycle.
• Proficiency in at least one scripting/programming language for automation.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills and drive to learn and adapt new technologies.
• Curiosity, empathy and ability to get things done.
• Ability to commit to a minimum 12‑week summer internship.
• In office 3‑5 days a week in the Austin office.

Bonus

Demonstrated passion for security & software development, such as personal projects, open‑source contributions, or experience with our developer platform using Cloudflare for Students.

Other Requirements

This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations. Please note that any offer of employment may be conditioned on your authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export laws without sponsorship for an export license.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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