Cybersecurity Intern

PayPal

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
San Jose, CAScottsdale, AZChicago, ILAustin, TX
Employment
Intern
Posted
1 day ago
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Confirmed live today
Closes
May 4, 2027

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PayPal is a leading global digital wallet and online payment system, founded in 1998, that allows individuals and businesses to send, receive, and manage funds securely in over 200 markets.

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TL;DR · Cybersecurity Intern

The Cybersecurity Intern - Summer 2027 joins the Cyber & Information Security team to support specific security and risk functions. This role involves implementing and testing Next Gen platform security products within the SDLC, performing quality code reviews against secure coding guidelines, and driving vulnerability analysis and remediation. The intern will collaborate with engineers, architects, and product managers to identify security process improvements and incorporate latest threat trends into models. Required skills include experience with programming languages like Java, Python, JavaScript, or Ruby, along with a basic understanding of secure coding practices, OWASP Top 10, and version control systems like Git. The role also requires applying risk management frameworks such as NIST, SOX, and GDPR to identify, assess, and mitigate enterprise risks while supporting the development of technology risk management tools.

What you'll do

  • Implement and test Next Gen platform security products as part of the software development life cycle.
  • Perform quality code reviews to ensure software conforms to secure coding guidelines and designs.
  • Drive vulnerability analysis, remediation, and the identification of security process improvements.
  • Incorporate the latest security trends and threat intelligence into organizational threat models.
  • Execute enterprise risk management standards to identify, assess, mitigate, and report on risks and controls.
  • Maintain up-to-date documentation for scoping, testing, and remediation of risks with external auditors and stakeholders.
  • Validate key technology controls to provide early warnings to management for timely remediation.
  • Support the development of tools and solutions to enable technology risk management across the organization.

What we're looking for

  • Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Must be returning to school in Fall 2027.
  • Basic understanding of secure coding practices and common security vulnerabilities like the OWASP Top 10.
  • Experience with at least one programming language such as Java, Python, JavaScript, or Ruby.
  • Basic understanding of version control systems like Git.
  • Experience working with large data sets to determine patterns and key takeaways.
  • Interest in learning risk management methodologies and frameworks such as SOX, COBIT, NIST, CSA, ITIL, PCI, or GDPR (preferred).

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