Security Engineering Intern

Onwards Together!

Illumio is the leader in ransomware and breach containment, redefining how organizations contain cyberattacks and enable operational resilience. Powered by the Illumio AI Security Graph, our breach containment platform identifies and contains threats across hybrid multi-cloud environments – stopping the spread of attacks before they become disasters.

Recognized as a Leader in the Forrester Wave™ for Microsegmentation, Illumio enables Zero Trust, strengthening cyber resilience for the infrastructure, systems, and organizations that keep the world running.

Security Engineering Intern   

The Office of the CTO and Security team set the strategic technical direction of the company while keeping both Illumio and our customers secure. Those who join us represent the leader in Zero Trust Segmentation and maintain Illumio’s competitive advantage by exploring new technologies while collaborating with Engineering and Product Management.  

As a Security Engineering Intern, you will be responsible for securing our products, using a combination of review, assessment, testing, and automation. You’ll gain real-world exposure to Illumio’s security products, learn about the latest advancements in vulnerability management, and understand how to manage security operations at scale.  

What You’ll Do:   

Gain in-depth knowledge of our core security products and how they help organizations manage risk and protect critical assets in a Zero Trust environment  

Participate in rotations across multiple key security areas: 

Understand how to identify, assess, and remediate vulnerabilities across diverse environments. 

Learn how security operations are run at scale, including incident detection, response, and management. 

Deep dive into Zero Trust Segmentation and its critical role in protecting networks, endpoints, and data.  

Contribute to identifying security gaps and help define projects aimed at improving threat containment and vulnerability management processes  

What You’ll Bring:  

Currently enrolled in a full-time Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity or a related field with an expected graduation date in Winter 2026/Spring 2027.  

Strong interest in security operations, threat containment, vulnerability management, and Zero Trust architecture.  

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.  

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.  

A passion for learning and continuous improvement. 

What You’ll Gain: 

Hands-on experience with Illumio’s security products and Zero Trust Segmentation 

Exposure to real-world security operations at scale 

Insight into cutting-edge practices in threat containment and vulnerability management 

Mentorship from experienced engineers and security professionals 

A deeper understanding of how security drives innovation and resilience in enterprise environments