Summer 2026 Cyber Security Intern

@ Lensa

Overview

Lensa is a career site dedicated to helping job seekers find great opportunities in the US. This internship position is promoted for Intuit Inc. through Lensa and is available to students enrolled in a degree program with a graduation date of December 2026 or later.

Role

The Summer 2026 Cyber Security Intern will gain hands-on experience in critical cybersecurity areas. Interns can work in one of two tracks:

• Security Software Engineering: Work on assessments, automation, back-end systems, encryption, and Red Team activities.
• Security Analyst: Engage in compliance, forensics, incident handling, threat intelligence, and third-party security.

What You'll Bring

• Awareness of core cybersecurity concepts and common vulnerabilities.
• A strong desire to learn and grow in a technical environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• For Security Software Engineering: Solid understanding of object-oriented design and programming using Java, Python, C#, or C++.
• For Security Analyst: Experience with risk analysis, cyber forensics, security compliance frameworks, and cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) plus Git.
• Participation in CTF competitions, personal security projects, or open-source contributions is a plus.
• Exposure to Artificial Intelligence (AI) programs and tools.
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or a related field with a graduation date at least 4 months post-internship.
• Legal authorization to work full-time in the US during the internship duration.
• Ability to work onsite at an Intuit location (Mountain View, San Diego, New York, or Atlanta) for a minimum of 3 days per week.

How You Will Lead

• Contribute to building secure software and infrastructure while applying best practices.
• Assist in identifying and fixing security flaws in applications, systems, and networks.
• Develop scripts and tools (e.g., Python, Bash) to streamline security operations.
• Gain exposure to cybersecurity tools including vulnerability scanners and SIEM platforms.
• Investigate emerging threats and document security procedures.

Compensation

The pay range for this internship is $37.00 - $67.30 USD per hour, based on education and location.

About Intuit, Inc.

Intuit has been transforming consumer and small business finance for over 40 years, reaching 50 million consumers globally through products like TurboTax, QuickBooks, Credit Karma, and Mailchimp. Diversity and inclusion are foundational to the culture at Intuit, which is consistently recognized as one of the Best Companies to Work For.

Key skills/competency

• Cybersecurity
• Security Software Engineering
• Security Analysis
• Risk Analysis
• Programming (Java, Python, C++, C#)
• Cloud Security
• Incident Handling
• Encryption
• Compliance
• Threat Intelligence