This position is for students currently enrolled in a degree program. To qualify, applicants must be returning to their academic institution at the end of Summer 2026, with a graduation date of December 2026 and beyond. If you do not meet these criteria, we invite you to explore other opportunities available on our careers website.
At Intuit, we believe in the power of early talent. Our internship and co-op program provides hands-on experience, mentorship, and opportunities to contribute to real-world projects that impact millions. We get up every morning with our hearts beating fast, driven by the knowledge that we're transforming the world of consumer and small business finance. It’s why our products continue to resonate with 50 million consumers around the globe.
Our cyber security internship roles provide a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in vital cybersecurity domains. Our interns have the opportunity to work in one of the following areas:
- Security Software Engineering: build your skills in areas like assessments, automation, back-end systems, encryption, or even joining our Red Team.
- Security Analyst: build your skills in compliance, forensics, incident handling, threat intelligence, or third-party security.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to building secure software and infrastructure, applying best practices.
- Assist in finding and fixing security flaws in applications, systems, and networks.
- Develop scripts and tools (e.g., Python, Bash) to streamline security operations.
- Gain exposure to various cybersecurity tools, from vulnerability scanners to SIEM platforms.
- Investigate emerging cyber threats and attack techniques.
- Help create and maintain essential security documentation.
Qualifications
- Awareness of core cybersecurity concepts and common vulnerabilities.
- Desire to learn and grow within a technical environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- For Security Software Engineering:
- Solid understanding of object-oriented design and programming languages
- Experience with at least one of the following languages: Java, Python, C#, C++
- For Security Analyst Candidates:
- Knowledge and/or experience with at least one of the following areas: risk analysis; intelligence analysis; cyber forensics; security compliance frameworks; security governance concepts
- Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) or Git.
- Participation in CTF competitions, personal security projects, or open-source contributions.
- Exposure to Artificial Intelligence (AI) programs, tools and concepts
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or a related technical field.
- A graduation date at least 4 months after the end of the internship
- Must be legally authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis during the duration of the internship
- Ability to work onsite for a minimum of 3 days per week in one of the following Intuit locations: Mountain View, San Diego, New York, or Atlanta
