Summary
✨ AI‑Generated
A Security Engineering Intern is sought to gain hands-on experience across a modern security program. Responsibilities may include application security, threat modeling, detection engineering, incident response, code reviews, and building security tools. The internship provides exposure to cloud-native systems, automation, visibility, and collaboration with experienced security engineers.
Highlights
Hands-on security experience across application security, threat modeling, detection engineering, incident response, code reviews, and security tooling, with mentorship from experienced engineers.
Description
SeatGeek believes live events are powerful experiences that unite humans.
With our technological savvy and fan-first attitude we’re simplifying and modernizing the ticketing industry.
SeatGeek is looking for a Security Engineering Intern to join our Security team.
As an intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience across all aspects of our security program: from application security and threat modeling to detection engineering and incident response.
You’ll help protect our users, systems, and data while learning how security operates at scale in a modern, cloud-native environment.
You’ll join a team focused on building proactive, secure-by-default systems through a combination of automation, visibility, and collaboration.
Whether you’re assisting in code reviews, building security tools, or supporting incident response efforts, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from experienced engineers and contribute to meaningful projects that strengthen SeatGeek’s overall security posture.
What You'll Do
Collaborate with engineering teams to provide security guidance on new products and technologiesAssist in threat modeling and architecture reviews for upcoming features and productsParticipate in regular security assessments through basic penetration testing and code reviews of SeatGeek productsLearn and promote secure coding practices by working closely with developersHelp engineer and enhance security controls to harden our AWS environment and improve visibilityContribute to automation and tooling projects that scale security across the companySupport incident response efforts by helping identify vulnerabilities, tune alerts, and enhance detectionsParticipate in Purple team (Red team / Blue team) exercises to understand both offensive and defensive perspectivesShare ideas to continuously improve our security programs and shape their future
What You Have
You’re graduating in spring/summer 2028Proficiency in two or more programming languages (Python, C#, Go) and a solid grasp of coding and code review (yes, there’s a coding interview)Ability to think like an attacker when securing applications, using that mindset to identify potential vulnerabilities and drive meaningful improvements in code security and defensive measuresUnderstanding of secure software development practices, threat modeling, and knowledge of common security vulnerabilities (like OWASP Top Ten)Curiosity and a desire to learn how things work under the hood(Preferred) Contributions to the security community (public research, blogging, presentations, etc.)(Preferred) Experience or strong interest in automating security tasks and scaling security processes through tooling.(Preferred) Familiarity with modern architectures, including microservices, Kubernetes, AWS, and other cloud technologies.(Preferred) Regularly participate in CTF, bug bounty hunting, and hackathons (bonus points if you share your Bugcrowd/HackerOne/HackTheBox profiles)
Our stack
Languages: Python, C#, Go,, SQL, and TerraformSCM & CI/CD: GitLabInfrastructure as Code: Terraform, CloudFormationCloud Platform: AWSCentral Logging and Monitoring: DatadogContainer Orchestration: KubernetesEndpoint Detection & Response: CrowdStrikeSecrets Management: HashiCorp VaultDashboarding: Datadog, Hex, and Looker
Internship perks
$360 per quarter to spend on tickets to live eventsMonthly commuter card for transportationSubscription to HeadspaceFree lunch & snacks is provided every day in the officeWeekly planned events like comedy/broadway shows, sports games, museum visits and moreHousing stipendPlease note you are expected to come into the SeatGeek New York City Office at least 3 days a week**
The compensation for this role is $55/hour USD (based on a 40 hour work week).
SeatGeek is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, military or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
As an equal opportunities employer, we recognize that diversity is a positive attribute and we welcome the differences and benefits that a diverse culture brings.
Come join us!
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