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Firefly Aerospace · 3 months ago

Internship - Cybersecurity - Summer 2026

Cedar park, TX

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company that enables our world to launch, land, and operate in space. As an Information Security Automation Intern, you will focus on building, maintaining, and optimizing scripts and workflows to automate processes related to security tools and compliance activities.

AerospaceAir TransportationSatellite Communication

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain automation scripts in Python, Bash, and/or other scripting languages to support security tools and compliance workflows

Integrate security tools with applications using REST APIs, improving data exchange and process efficiency

Assist in creating and deploying automated processes for vulnerability management, patch management, and compliance reporting

Research, design, and document reusable automation workflows that align with organizational security goals

Assist in automating compliance tasks for standards like NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and regulatory frameworks

Support the development of custom scripts to monitor and respond to security events

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand existing workflows and identify opportunities for automation

Maintain accurate documentation for scripts, integrations, and automation workflows

Conduct proof-of-concept testing for new automation technologies or methodologies

Qualification

PythonREST APIBashPowerShellGitNISTSOC 2Analytical skillsCloud security toolsConfiguration managementCompTIA Security+CompTIA Network+Problem-solvingTeam collaborationCommunication skills

Required

Current enrollment in (or recent graduate of) a BS or MS program in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field

Experience with programming/scripting languages such as Python, Bash, and PowerShell

Solid understanding of REST API concepts, including GET/POST methods, authentication (OAuth, API keys), and JSON parsing

A strong interest in security automation and improving operational efficiency

Knowledge of version control systems like Git

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

Ability to communicate technical ideas clearly and work in a collaborative team environment

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State