Workday

Cybersecurity Engineer Intern

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6 days ago
Pleasanton, CA, USAIntern

Responsibilities

  • Support the integration of security into Workday’s technology development and operations.
  • Assess the security of technical architectures and enterprise applications.
  • Develop and deploy tools, scripts, and automation to improve platform security.
  • Collaborate with business and technology teams to understand security concerns, support remediation, and reduce risk.
  • Use Jira and other ticketing systems to track work and document findings.
  • Explore security-relevant applications of AI and Agentic AI concepts.

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in cybersecurity, computer science, information security, information technology, computer engineering, software engineering, or a related field.
  • Have less than 12 months of previous professional work experience.
  • Anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
  • Available for a full-time, in-person, 12-week Summer 2027 internship and able to return to the degree program afterward.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, security principles, tools, and technologies through coursework, research, internships, or personal projects.
  • Familiarity with Python, Java, TypeScript, or JavaScript.
  • Understanding of identity and access management, vulnerability management, threat detection, secure architecture, network security, and/or application security.
  • Familiarity with CrowdStrike, Qualys, Atlassian Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow, AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, AWS S3, Terraform, or similar tools.
  • Interest in AI or Agentic AI concepts and strong communication, collaboration, curiosity, and learning skills.

Benefits

  • Full-time, in-person, 12-week Summer 2027 internship.
  • Structured Early Career Programs and the Workday Intern Program with applied learning, coaching, and connection events.
  • Product & Technology Atmosphere program with tailored technical training, Workday ecosystem deep dives, and access to leaders and peers.
  • Workday states that teams spend at least 50% of each quarter in the office or field, where applicable.
  • Role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or role-specific bonus and annual refresh stock grants.
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About Workday

10,000+ employees

Workday builds cloud-based enterprise applications for human capital management and financial management, including payroll, time tracking, expenses, planning, and procurement, sold on a subscription basis with professional services. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Pleasanton, California, it is a public company traded on NASDAQ as WDAY. Organizations worldwide use Workday to unify HR and finance data, automate processes, and apply AI to workforce and financial operations.

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