Astera Labs
CyberSecurity Engineer Intern
San Jose, CA +1 · Internship · Posted Oct 12, 2026
- Location
- San Jose, CA
California - Education
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information systems, or a related technical field.
About the job
Supports the Information Security organization with security monitoring, vulnerability and access management, incident-response assistance, and security-improvement projects.
What you'll do
- Review security alerts and telemetry, and assist with vulnerability scans, access reviews, control testing, and audit evidence gathering.
- Document findings and remediation, escalate potential issues, and support incident response under experienced team members’ guidance.
- Coordinate remediation with partner teams and deliver an end-of-program project presentation.
What they ask for
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in cybersecurity, computer science, information systems, or a related technical field.
- Foundational understanding of information-security concepts such as access control, vulnerabilities, security monitoring, risk, or incident response.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to follow procedures, maintain accurate records, and escalate issues appropriately.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical partners.
Nice to have
- Coursework, projects, labs, research, or prior experience related to cybersecurity or information technology.
Pay
$35/hour to $55/hour (hourly rate); $500-per-week (housing/relocation stipend)
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