Security Engineer Summer Internship – 2026
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17 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Amazon internships are full-time positions and interns should expect to work Monday-Friday up to 40 hours per week typically between 8am-5pm. Specific team norms around working hours will be communicated by your manager. Interns should not have conflicts such as classes or other employment during the Amazon work-day.
Start dates for our internships in this posting include the following period:
(Starts May/June 2026)
Would you like to assess risk and help deliver countermeasures that protect customer data and prevent attempts to infiltrate company systems Are you passionate about solving problems in an online world where threats grow ever more sophisticated You will have the opportunity to impact the evolution of Amazon technology as well as lead mission critical projects early in your career.
If this describes you consider joining us as an security engineer intern! Amazon interns have the opportunity to work alongside the industrys brightest engineers who innovate every day on behalf of our customers.
Key job responsibilities
As a security engineer intern you will/may:
Collaborate with experienced Amazonians to create and execute security controls defenses and countermeasures to intercept and prevent internal and/or external attacks
Develop test review debug or deploy code that supports security protocols
Work effectively with your team to identify security problems and improve the security aspects of their service(s)
Assess risks that could affect the confidentiality integrity or availability of data systems or services
Resolve security events incidents or conduct security assessments using penetration tests ethical hacking tools or risk mitigation methodologies to evaluate vulnerabilities
Classify store and handle data in accordance with policy or best practices
Troubleshoot research the root cause of and resolve security or risk issues with guidance
A day in the life
Our internship program provides hands-on learning and building experiences for students who are interested in a career in security addition to working on an impactful project you will have the opportunity to engage with Amazonians for both personal and professional development expand your network and participate in fun activities with other interns throughout the summer. No matter the location of your internship we give you the tools to own your internship and learn in a real-world setting.
- Experience scripting with Python Perl Bash or PowerShell
- Experience with at least one modern language such as Java Python C or C# including object-oriented design
- Experience in one or more of the following domains: access- control system and methodology network security application- and system-development security security architecture and models cryptography and operations security
- Are 18 years of age or older
- Work 40 hours/week minimum and commit to 12 week internship maximum
- Currently working towards a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering Cybersecurity or other equivalent discipline with an expected conferral date between October 2026 December 2028.
- Experience with tools such as Wireshark encryption software Snort Sguil Suricata Kibana Metasploit Nmap OpenSSL or Setkey
- Experience with AWS Services including EC2 Lambda S3 DynamoDB SQS
- Previous technical internship(s) and/or co-op(s) in one or more of the following domains: access-control system and methodology network security application- and system-development security security architecture and models cryptography and operations security.
- Enrolled in a Masters Degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering Cybersecurity or other equivalent discipline with an expected conferral date between October 2025 December 2028.
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover invent simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( to know more about how we collect use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Start dates for our internships in this posting include the following period:
(Starts May/June 2026)
Would you like to assess risk and help deliver countermeasures that protect customer data and prevent attempts to infiltrate company systems Are you passionate about solving problems in an online world where threats grow ever more sophisticated You will have the opportunity to impact the evolution of Amazon technology as well as lead mission critical projects early in your career.
If this describes you consider joining us as an security engineer intern! Amazon interns have the opportunity to work alongside the industrys brightest engineers who innovate every day on behalf of our customers.
Key job responsibilities
As a security engineer intern you will/may:
Collaborate with experienced Amazonians to create and execute security controls defenses and countermeasures to intercept and prevent internal and/or external attacks
Develop test review debug or deploy code that supports security protocols
Work effectively with your team to identify security problems and improve the security aspects of their service(s)
Assess risks that could affect the confidentiality integrity or availability of data systems or services
Resolve security events incidents or conduct security assessments using penetration tests ethical hacking tools or risk mitigation methodologies to evaluate vulnerabilities
Classify store and handle data in accordance with policy or best practices
Troubleshoot research the root cause of and resolve security or risk issues with guidance
A day in the life
Our internship program provides hands-on learning and building experiences for students who are interested in a career in security addition to working on an impactful project you will have the opportunity to engage with Amazonians for both personal and professional development expand your network and participate in fun activities with other interns throughout the summer. No matter the location of your internship we give you the tools to own your internship and learn in a real-world setting.
- Experience scripting with Python Perl Bash or PowerShell
- Experience with at least one modern language such as Java Python C or C# including object-oriented design
- Experience in one or more of the following domains: access- control system and methodology network security application- and system-development security security architecture and models cryptography and operations security
- Are 18 years of age or older
- Work 40 hours/week minimum and commit to 12 week internship maximum
- Currently working towards a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering Cybersecurity or other equivalent discipline with an expected conferral date between October 2026 December 2028.
- Experience with tools such as Wireshark encryption software Snort Sguil Suricata Kibana Metasploit Nmap OpenSSL or Setkey
- Experience with AWS Services including EC2 Lambda S3 DynamoDB SQS
- Previous technical internship(s) and/or co-op(s) in one or more of the following domains: access-control system and methodology network security application- and system-development security security architecture and models cryptography and operations security.
- Enrolled in a Masters Degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering Cybersecurity or other equivalent discipline with an expected conferral date between October 2025 December 2028.
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover invent simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( to know more about how we collect use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
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