Cloudflare · 5 hours ago
GRC Team Intern (Summer 2026)
Austin, TX
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerCloudflare is on a mission to help build a better Internet, providing security and performance solutions for a wide range of customers. They are seeking a GRC Team Intern who will work alongside experienced security team members to enhance Cloudflare's security posture through various projects and initiatives.
AnalyticsEnterprise SoftwareSecurityWeb Hosting
Responsibilities
Execute a specialized project that directly improves Cloudflare’s security posture
Improve the maturity of Cloudflare’s Security Compliance program by working on projects like:
Evaluating the efficacy of Cloudflare security controls implemented across the organization
Developing and implementing automated solutions to improve Governance, Risk, and Compliance processes and operations, integrating with existing security, engineering, and AI tools
Supporting the security risk register by triaging and assessing potential risks, proposing mitigation strategies, and presenting key security insights to leadership
Supporting Cloudflare’s security data center audits and assessments
Work cross-functionally with Legal, People, Engineering, and Finance teams to integrate security into the fabric of the company
Work closely with a mentor who will provide hands-on guidance in your specific security domain
Connect and learn from our executives and leadership team including our co-founders
Present your security project to the entire company at the end of the internship
Write for our Cloudflare blog and be featured on Cloudflare.tv sessions
Qualification
Required
Working knowledge of industry-standard frameworks such as NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, or SOC 2 principles through coursework or personal study
Understanding of risk management methodologies - identifying threats, assessing impact/likelihood, and suggesting mitigation strategies
Ability to write basic Python scripts to automate repetitive tasks, such as interacting with APIs or data cleaning
Workflow Logic & Orchestration - experience with 'if-this-then-that' logic in automation platforms
Understanding how to 'instruct' AI models effectively and leverage them to perform day-to-day tasks
Demonstrated critical thinking skills and drive to learn and adapt new technologies
Curiosity, empathy and ability to get things done
Ability to commit to a minimum 12 week summer internship
In the office 3-5 days a week in the Austin office
Preferred
Demonstrated passion for security & software development, such as personal projects, open-source contributions, or experience
You've built something with our developer platform using Cloudflare for Students
Company
Cloudflare
Cloudflare is a web performance and security company that provides online services to protect and accelerate websites online.
Founded in 2009
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.08BKey Investors
Franklin TempletonFidelityUnion Square Ventures
2025-06-13Post Ipo Debt· $1.75B
2019-09-12IPO
2019-03-12Series E· $150M
Leadership Team
Matthew Prince
CEO & Co-Founder
Lee Holloway
Co-Founder & Lead Engineer
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