Illumio is the leader in ransomware and breach containment, redefining how organizations contain cyberattacks and enable operational resilience. Powered by the Illumio AI Security Graph, our breach containment platform identifies and contains threats across hybrid multi-cloud environments – stopping the spread of attacks before they become disasters.
Recognized as a Leader in the Forrester Wave™ for Microsegmentation, Illumio enables Zero Trust, strengthening cyber resilience for the infrastructure, systems, and organizations that keep the world running.
This is a 12 week internship program beginning on May 26th 2026 or June 22nd 2026
Location: Onsite at Headquarters in Sunnyvale, CA
Our Team's Vision:
At Illumio, our Sales team is made up of high-performing professionals who never stop learning. We’re here because we believe in investing in our personal growth and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. If you’re driven to make a real impact on your customers’ success, we want you on our team.
Why Illumio?
We protect one-third of the U.S. economy, including over $1 trillion in transactions at a single bank. Our technology safeguards sales pipelines across 100,000+ machines, and we secure the personal and financial details of every U.S. homeowner at Fannie Mae.
When you order your morning coffee, think of Illumio—we protect the production data centers of one of the world’s largest retailers. Every day, our work protects millions of people and billions of transactions.
When we sell, risk goes down for our customers. We build trust in the infrastructure of the global economy—helping protect reputations, stock prices, and the future of commerce.
Ready to make an impact? Join us and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of cybersecurity.
What You'll Do:Master the Sales Funnel: Learn how inbound leads and outbound campaigns
Strategic Account Mapping: Identify key decision-makers and understand organizational structures to influence buying decisions
Lead Management Expertise: Support the sales team in processing and prioritizing inbound leads for maximum impact
Outreach: Craft persuasive email campaigns that spark conversations and generate new business opportunities
Real-World Sales Experience: Participate in customer qualification simulations that prepare you to confidently engage executive-level prospects
Currently enrolled in a full time Bachelor’s degree program with an expected graduation date in Winter 2026/Spring 2027
Passion for Sales & Customers: Demonstrated interest in engaging with prospective customers and learning modern sales processes
Client-Facing Career Aspirations: Excited about building a career in sales, the cybersecurity industry, and driven by intellectual curiosity
Thrives in High-Growth Environments: Comfortable adapting to change and contributing to building processes and tools as we scale
ABL Mindset (Always Be Learning): A proactive learner who embraces feedback and continuous improvement
Exceptional Communicator: Strong written and verbal communication skills to connect with prospects and teammates effectively
Collaborative & Positive: A true team player with a can-do attitude and enthusiasm for shared success
Learn how revenue is generated in a SaaS cybersecurity company and how sales strategies align with business goals
Gain exposure to the fast-paced cybersecurity sector and understand how cutting-edge solutions protect businesses
Discover how to craft compelling narratives that resonate with prospects and drive action
Hands-on experience with the full sales funnel—from managing inbound leads to executing outbound campaigns
Learn to adapt quickly and think strategically in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Compensation: $ 27 USD
Our Commitment:
Illumio believes that an environment of unique backgrounds, experiences, viewpoints, and individual contributions drives our success and makes us stronger together. We are dedicated to creating and maintaining a diverse culture and emphasizing inclusion and belonging.
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All official job offers from our company are extended directly by our recruitment team and will be sent through an official E-Signature document for your review and signature. Please be aware that we do not ask for any personal information in the process of extending offers of employment, such as financial details or social security numbers. Upon acceptance of any offer, we will request such information as part of the onboarding process prior to or on your first day of employment, and only after completing a background check through an authorized third-party vendor. If you receive any communication asking for personal details outside of these processes, please contact us immediately to verify the authenticity of the request. Your security is important to us, and we are committed to a safe and transparent hiring experience.
For roles in San Francisco and Los Angeles: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Illumio will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
What We Do
Illumio, the Zero Trust Segmentation company, prevents breaches from spreading and turning into cyber disasters. Illumio protects critical applications and valuable digital assets with proven segmentation technology purpose-built for the Zero Trust security model. Illumio ransomware mitigation and segmentation solutions see risk, isolate attacks, and secure data across cloud-native apps, hybrid and multi-clouds, data centers, and endpoints, enabling the world’s leading organizations to strengthen their cyber resiliency and reduce risk.
