Information Technology Intern – Security

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As a Cybersecurity Engineering intern, you'll help protect TI's global infrastructure and gain hands-on experience with enterprise security solutions. You'll work alongside experienced security engineers to support privileged access management, security automation, and threat detection across TI's technology ecosystem. And, you'll have the opportunity to explore exciting areas like zero trust architecture, cloud security, threat modeling, DevSecOps practices, and regulatory compliance frameworks.

Some of your responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

• Assisting in the configuration and hardening of operating systems, applications, and network devices

• Supporting the administration and monitoring of security tool stack policies and effectiveness

• Contributing to zero trust architecture design and implementation projects

• Helping document architectural standards and security best practices

• Participating in security automation initiatives by learning to write simple scripts and playbooks

• Learning about regulatory frameworks such as NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, CIS, and ISO standards

• Supporting the design of scalable security controls for regulated environments and audit preparation

• Contributing to security solutions that maintain positive user experience

• Assisting in the evaluation and testing of new security technologies

• Participating in threat modeling exercises and security risk assessments for new projects

• Helping develop and refine security assessment automation tools

• Supporting secure cloud infrastructure projects including identity management and data protection

• Learning about DevSecOps practices and secure software development lifecycle processes

Put your talent to work with us as a Cybersecurity Engineering Intern!

Texas Instruments will not sponsor job applicants for visas or work authorization for this position.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field
• Cumulative 3.0/4.0 GPA or higher

Preferred qualifications:

• • Coursework or project experience with cybersecurity fundamentals, network security, or information systems
• • Basic understanding of operating systems (Windows, Linux) and networking concepts
• • Exposure to programming or scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Java) through coursework or projects
• • Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts such as firewalls, encryption, or access controls
• • Basic knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) through academic projects or personal learning
• • Understanding of fundamental security principles including confidentiality, integrity, and availability
• • Experience with basic automation tools or configuration management through academic projects
• • Knowledge of threat detection concepts or security incident response basics
• • Ability to establish strong relationships with key stakeholders critical to success, both internally and externally
• • Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to document technical findings clearly
• • Ability to quickly ramp on new systems and security technologies
• • Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• • Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with cross-functional security teams
• • Ability to take initiative and drive for results in a fast-paced security environment
• • Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery
• • Eagerness to learn about emerging security threats and defensive technologies

About Us

Why TI?

• Engineer your future. We empower our employees to truly own their career and development. Come collaborate with some of the smartest people in the world to shape the future of electronics.
• We're different by design. Diverse backgrounds and perspectives are what push innovation forward and what make TI stronger. We value each and every voice, and look forward to hearing yours. Meet the people of TI
• Benefits that benefit you. We offer competitive pay and benefits designed to help you and your family live your best life. Your well-being is important to us.

About Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures and sells analog and embedded processing chips for markets such as industrial, automotive, personal electronics, communications equipment and enterprise systems. At our core, we have a passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors. This passion is alive today as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology more reliable, more affordable and lower power, making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. Learn more at TI.com.

Texas Instruments is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse, inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, disability, genetic information, national origin, gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

If you are interested in this position, please apply to this requisition.

TI does not make recruiting or hiring decisions based on citizenship, immigration status or national origin. However, if TI determines that information access or export control restrictions based upon applicable laws and regulations would prohibit you from working in this position without first obtaining an export license, TI expressly reserves the right not to seek such a license for you and either offer you a different position that does not require an export license or decline to move forward with your employment.