Security Engineer - Intern @ Meta

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Meta's security team is the central engine driving data and systems security at the company, supporting Meta and all of its family of apps. The org is responsible for inhibiting malicious actors from compromising our environment, detecting and responding to them before they do damage if they do, ensuring we are maintaining the protections we say we will, and engaging with the community to help those outside the company learn from the work we do. We work across all parts of the company, from the corporate infrastructure to production to external services, interfacing with nearly every team in the company. The Security Engineer Intern will be responsible for identifying and enforcing solutions to control access to internal systems. An ideal candidate is someone that has technical knowledge of the broad aspects of information security, and is able to identify deficiencies in the access management space. This role suits someone with an interest or understanding of the IAM concepts that can be applied to our internal IAM solutions. The position requires a basic understanding of security principles, complemented by technical, coding and communication skills coupled with a strong desire to learn.

Security Engineer, Intern - Identity & Access Management Responsibilities

Design and implement systems that enhance the security of Meta’s Identity & Access Management Systems

Develop scripts using a range of programming languages, including but not limited to Python/C++ and PHP/Hack

Write performance-optimized queries for large data sets

Conduct design and code reviews

Identify and drive changes as needed for assigned codebase, product area and/or systems

Collaborate and coordinate project efforts with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution

Articulate security findings to internal to a variety of stakeholders, including both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Research and provide recommendations on technical, physical, and administrative controls based on the security findings

Participate in the development and oversight of corrective actions relating to security issues

Participate in cross-functional, team, and status review meetings

Minimum Qualifications

Currently enrolled in a full-time, degree-seeking program and in the process of obtaining a Bachelors or Masters degree in computer science or a related field

Experience coding in an industry-standard language (e.g. Python, C++, PHP, Java)

Interest in assessing security deficiencies in first-party/internal information systems and recommending mitigating controls

Interest in evaluating systems architectural designs, data-flow diagrams and technical security implementations, particularly in context of access management in different geographical locations

Interest in developing security reporting and recommendations that are meaningful, defensible and actionable

Ability to manage competing priorities and simultaneous projects in a fast paced environment

Strong communication skills: both written and verbal, interpersonal skills, and ability to work cross-functionally with various teams

Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment

Preferred Qualifications

Contributions to the security community (public research, blogging, presentations, etc)

Participation in capture the flag competitions, cybersecurity hackathons, bug bounty programs, or similar

Program and project management skills

Knowledge or understanding of compliance, SOX, SOC2, NIST, PCI, ISO, and other security regulations

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including a basic understanding of data analysis techniques

Intent to return to full-time degree program after completion of the internship

About Meta

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

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Security Engineer - Intern

Identity & Access Management

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