Summer 2026 Cyber Security Intern
@ Lensa

Mountain View, CA
$108,160
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Posted 18 hours ago

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Overview

Lensa is a career site that connects job seekers with excellent opportunities. This Summer 2026 Cyber Security Intern role is for students enrolled in a degree program who will return to their studies after the internship. The role is promoted by Lensa on behalf of Intuit.

Role

At Intuit, the internship provides hands-on exposure in key cybersecurity domains. Interns can work in:

  • Security Software Engineering: Focus on assessments, automation, back-end systems, encryption, or red teaming.
  • Security Analyst: Involve with compliance, forensics, incident handling, threat intelligence, and third-party security.

What You'll Bring

Candidates must have an awareness of core cybersecurity concepts and desire to grow in a technical environment. Excellent communication skills are required. For Software Engineering, a solid understanding of object-oriented design and programming languages such as Java, Python, C#, or C++ is needed. Security Analyst candidates should have knowledge in risk analysis, cyber forensics, compliance frameworks, cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), or experience with Git. Participation in CTF competitions, personal projects or open-source contributions is a plus.

How You Will Lead

Interns will contribute by building secure software and infrastructure, assisting in identifying and remediating security flaws, developing scripts (Python, Bash) to streamline operations, and investigating emerging cyber threats. They will also help maintain essential security documentation.

Additional Information

This internship requires onsite presence at one of the following Intuit locations: Mountain View, San Diego, New York, or Atlanta. Compensation ranges from $37.00 to $67.30 USD per hour based on education and location.

About Intuit, Inc.

Intuit has transformed consumer and small business finance for over 40 years with products such as TurboTax, QuickBooks, Credit Karma, and Mailchimp. The company emphasizes early talent, diversity, and social impact to drive innovation and foster prosperity around the globe.

Key skills/competency

  • Cybersecurity
  • Risk Analysis
  • Compliance
  • Encryption
  • Programming
  • Cloud Security
  • Forensics
  • Incident Handling
  • Automation
  • SIEM
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How to Get Hired at Lensa

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize Your Resume: Tailor skills to cybersecurity and programming.
  • Highlight Projects: Showcase CTF competitions and open-source work.
  • Research Intuit: Understand their products and mission.
  • Prepare for Interviews: Practice technical and behavioral questions.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review programming languages fundamentals (Java, Python).
Study cybersecurity vulnerabilities and encryption methods.
Practice using SIEM and vulnerability scanners.
Familiarize with cloud security platforms (AWS, Azure).

Behavioral Questions

Describe a challenging project experience.
Explain teamwork in a technical setting.
Discuss how you handle unexpected problems.
Share a time you learned from feedback.

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