Research Intern - Cloud Security
Zepto · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- On site
- Internship
- $40,000 / year
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Job highlights
- Research cloud security threats and best practices.
- Support SIEM and SOC with research and analysis.
- Develop AI-assisted security automation workflows.
- Gain hands-on cloud security and research experience.
- Opportunity for full-time roles post-internship.
About the role
About Zepto
Zepto is a leading Indian consumer technology company and a pioneer in the fast-growing quick-commerce sector. Founded in 2021, Zepto delivers groceries and everyday essentials to millions of customers within minutes through a technology-driven logistics and supply chain network. The company operates at the intersection of product innovation, data science, and customer experience, building scalable consumer platforms in one of the world’s most dynamic digital markets. Zepto is backed by prominent global and institutional investors, including General Catalyst, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Nexus Venture Partners, StepStone Group, Avra Ventures, and the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS). In its most recent pre-IPO funding round, Zepto raised approximately USD 450 million at a valuation of nearly USD 7 billion, underscoring strong investor confidence in the company’s long-term growth and market leadership.Responsibilities
- Conduct research on cloud security threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices across cloud platforms such as AWS.
- Support SIEM and SOC research, including identifying log sources, building detection use cases, and improving monitoring pipelines.
- Assist in analyzing cloud logs and security telemetry to identify anomalies and potential threats.
- Research and develop AI-assisted security automation using Agentic AI workflows.
- Explore and implement RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) based knowledge systems for security documentation, threat intelligence, and incident response support.
- Build or prototype security automation workflows using tools like n8n.
- Contribute to security tooling and integrations within CI/CD pipelines.
- Assist in infrastructure security reviews, identifying misconfigurations and security gaps.
- Develop scripts or tools using Python or similar languages for automation and analysis.
- Document research findings, security detections, and technical recommendations.
Are you who we're searching for?
We are looking for Research Interns in Cloud Security Engineering who are passionate about cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, AI-driven security automation, and security operations. This role focuses on security research, SIEM/SOC improvements, AI-assisted security workflows, and cloud security automation to help strengthen the organization’s security posture. Interns will work closely with the Cloud Security and Security Engineering teams to research emerging threats, improve detection capabilities, and explore AI-driven security automation using Agentic AI workflows, RAG systems, and automation tools like n8n.Qualifications
- Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s/ Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, AI, or a related field.
- Basic understanding of cloud platforms (AWS preferred).
- Familiarity with Linux, networking, and system security fundamentals.
- Basic knowledge of cybersecurity concepts such as IAM, logging, threat detection, and monitoring.
- Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Exposure to SIEM platforms (Wazuh, ELK, OpenSearch, or similar).
- Understanding of SOC workflows and security monitoring.
- Familiarity with Python, Bash, or scripting for automation.
- Basic knowledge of Agentic AI frameworks, LLM applications, or AI-based automation.
- Exposure to RAG architectures or knowledge retrieval systems.
- Experience with automation tools such as n8n, Zapier, or similar workflow tools.
- Understanding of cloud security, container security, or infrastructure security.
- Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, or DevOps tooling is a plus.
What You Will Gain
- Hands-on experience in cloud security engineering and security research.
- Exposure to SIEM, SOC operations, and real-world security monitoring.
- Opportunity to work on AI-powered security automation and security tooling.
- Experience building Agentic AI workflows and RAG-based security knowledge systems.
- Mentorship from experienced security engineers and researchers.
- Potential pathway to full-time security engineering roles based on performance.
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Sounds like we’re talking about you? Please add your application to our cart!Equal Opportunity Employer
Zepto is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability status.Key skills/competency
- Cloud Security
- AWS
- SIEM
- SOC
- AI Security Automation
- Agentic AI
- RAG
- Python
- Automation
- Security Research
Skills & topics
- Cloud Security
- AWS
- SIEM
- SOC
- AI Security
- Agentic AI
- RAG
- Python
- Automation
- Security Research
- Cybersecurity Intern
- Internship
- Zepto
- Tech Internship
- Cloud Computing
- Threat Detection
- Security Operations
- Linux
- Networking
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight relevant coursework, projects, and any experience with cloud platforms (AWS), SIEM, AI, or Python. Emphasize analytical and research skills.
- Showcase your passion: In your cover letter or application, express your enthusiasm for cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and AI-driven security automation.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss cloud security concepts, common threats, SIEM/SOC principles, and your understanding of AI applications in security.
- Demonstrate problem-solving: Prepare examples of how you've tackled complex technical challenges using analytical and research skills.
- Research Zepto: Understand Zepto's quick-commerce model, their technology focus, and their investor backing to align your application with their business.
Technical preparation
Study AWS security best practices and IAM.,Understand SIEM/SOC concepts and log analysis.,Practice Python scripting for automation tasks.,Learn basics of AI, Agentic AI, and RAG.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex problem you researched.,How do you approach learning new technologies?,Share an experience of collaborating on a project.,How do you handle ambiguity in research?
Frequently asked questions
- What kind of projects will a Cloud Security Research Intern at Zepto work on?
- As a Cloud Security Research Intern at Zepto, you will engage in research on cloud security threats, SIEM/SOC improvements, AI-assisted security automation using Agentic AI workflows and RAG systems, and contribute to security tooling and infrastructure security reviews. You will also develop scripts for automation and analysis.
- What are the key qualifications for the Research Intern Cloud Security role at Zepto?
- Key qualifications include pursuing or having recently completed a Bachelor's/Master's degree in a related field, a basic understanding of cloud platforms (AWS preferred), familiarity with Linux, networking, and system security fundamentals, and basic knowledge of cybersecurity concepts like IAM, logging, and threat detection.
- Does Zepto offer mentorship for Research Interns in Cloud Security?
- Yes, Zepto offers mentorship from experienced security engineers and researchers to its interns. This provides a valuable learning opportunity and guidance throughout the internship.
- What is the potential career path after completing the Research Intern Cloud Security role at Zepto?
- Based on performance during the internship, there is a potential pathway to full-time security engineering roles at Zepto, offering a great opportunity to transition from an intern to a permanent team member.
- What technologies will I work with as a Research Intern Cloud Security at Zepto?
- You will gain exposure to cloud platforms like AWS, SIEM platforms, AI frameworks, RAG architectures, and automation tools like n8n. Familiarity with Python and scripting for automation is also beneficial.
- How does Zepto use AI in its security operations?
- Zepto is actively researching and developing AI-assisted security automation using Agentic AI workflows and RAG-based knowledge systems. This includes exploring LLM applications for security documentation and threat intelligence.
- What is Zepto's valuation and funding status?
- Zepto has raised approximately USD 450 million at a valuation of nearly USD 7 billion, backed by prominent global investors. This indicates strong market confidence and growth potential.