Information Technology Intern – Security

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As a Cybersecurity Engineering intern, you'll help protect TI's global infrastructure and gain hands-on experience with enterprise security solutions. You'll work alongside experienced security engineers to support privileged access management, security automation, and threat detection across TI's technology ecosystem. And, you'll have the opportunity to explore exciting areas like zero trust architecture, cloud security, threat modeling, DevSecOps practices, and regulatory compliance frameworks.

• Some of your responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:
• Assisting in the configuration and hardening of operating systems, applications, and network devices
• Supporting the administration and monitoring of security tool stack policies and effectiveness
• Contributing to zero trust architecture design and implementation projects
• Helping document architectural standards and security best practices
• Participating in security automation initiatives by learning to write simple scripts and playbooks
• Learning about regulatory frameworks such as NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, CIS, and ISO standards
• Supporting the design of scalable security controls for regulated environments and audit preparation
• Contributing to security solutions that maintain positive user experience
• Assisting in the evaluation and testing of new security technologies
• Participating in threat modeling exercises and security risk assessments for new projects
• Helping develop and refine security assessment automation tools
• Supporting secure cloud infrastructure projects including identity management and data protection
• Learning about DevSecOps practices and secure software development lifecycle processes

Put your talent to work with us as a Cybersecurity Engineering Intern!

Texas Instruments will not sponsor job applicants for visas or work authorization for this position.

Minimum Requirements:

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field
• Cumulative 3.0/4.0 GPA or higher

Preferred qualifications:

• • Coursework or project experience with cybersecurity fundamentals, network security, or information systems
• • Basic understanding of operating systems (Windows, Linux) and networking concepts
• • Exposure to programming or scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Java) through coursework or projects
• • Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts such as firewalls, encryption, or access controls
• • Basic knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) through academic projects or personal learning
• • Understanding of fundamental security principles including confidentiality, integrity, and availability
• • Experience with basic automation tools or configuration management through academic projects
• • Knowledge of threat detection concepts or security incident response basics
• • Ability to establish strong relationships with key stakeholders critical to success, both internally and externally
• • Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to document technical findings clearly
• • Ability to quickly ramp on new systems and security technologies
• • Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• • Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with cross-functional security teams
• • Ability to take initiative and drive for results in a fast-paced security environment
• • Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery
• • Eagerness to learn about emerging security threats and defensive technologies