- Company Name
- Lila Sciences
- Job Title
- Intern, Security & Cloud Engineering
- Job Description
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**Job Title**
Intern, Security & Cloud Engineering
**Role Summary**
Co‑op/internship position within the IT & Security team. Focus on supporting cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity operations, and developing AI‑driven automation to improve IT and security workflows. Engage in cross‑functional projects and contribute to documentation while gaining hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced environment.
**Expectations**
- Current student in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, or related field.
- Availability for a Summer 2026 internship or co‑op.
- Willingness to learn new technologies, work collaboratively, and communicate effectively.
**Key Responsibilities**
1. **End‑User Support**
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues.
• Handle employee onboarding/offboarding, provisioning laptops, accounts, and access.
• Maintain IT asset inventory and update support documentation.
2. **Cloud Infrastructure & Automation**
• Deploy and maintain cloud services on AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Assist in infrastructure‑as‑code using Terraform or Pulumi.
• Monitor cloud performance, cost, and scaling strategies.
• Develop AI‑powered agents to automate repetitive IT and security tasks.
3. **Cybersecurity & Compliance**
• Monitor security alerts and support incident response investigations.
• Participate in vulnerability scanning, remediation, and compliance activities (access reviews, audits, policy updates).
• Contribute to endpoint and identity security using tools such as Okta, Google Workspace, and EDR solutions.
4. **Project Support**
• Collaborate on cloud migrations, tool integrations, or security enhancements.
• Document cloud environments, security runbooks, and AI agent workflows.
**Required Skills**
- Knowledge of at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Understanding of networking fundamentals (IP, DNS, VPN, firewalls).
- Basic cybersecurity concepts (authentication, encryption, phishing prevention).
- Programming/scripting proficiency, preferably Python.
- Strong problem‑solving ability, effective communication, teamwork, and documentation habits.
**Bonus / Preferred Experience**
- Familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker, serverless functions.
- Exposure to infrastructure‑as‑code tools (Terraform, Pulumi).
- Experience with SIEMs, vulnerability scanners, or EDR platforms.
- Knowledge of AI agent frameworks or automation platforms.
- Prior internship, co‑op, or significant project in cloud or security engineering.
**Required Education & Certifications**
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, or a related discipline.
- Vendor certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, CompTIA Security+) are not mandatory but may be advantageous.