Application Security Intern

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department OverviewAs a global leader in mission-critical communications, Motorola Solutions connects people in the moments that matter. The Products and Services Cybersecurity Department is at the heart of that promise. Guided by our mission—The security of our code is the security of Motorola Solutions—our team ensures the safety and integrity of the technologies our first responders and enterprise customers rely on. We partner with development teams to embed robust security practices throughout the entire product life cycle. Our work includes conducting vital risk and vulnerability assessments, performing secure design reviews, and utilizing advanced tools for static and open-source code analysis to protect our solutions from evolving threats.
Job Description

We are seeking a security-focused and motivated intern to help secure our application landscape. The successful candidate will work closely with our application security, cloud security, and product development teams to identify, assess, and remediate vulnerabilities within our software. This role is crucial for proactively securing the applications that handle MSI’s most sensitive data.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in performing security assessments of web applications, APIs, and cloud services using a variety of security tools (SAST, DAST, SCA).

• Help triage, validate, and document vulnerabilities discovered through automated scanning and manual testing.

• Collaborate with development teams to explain security flaws and recommend remediation strategies.

• Contribute to the maintenance and tuning of our application security scanning platforms.

• Assist in developing and maintaining an inventory of applications, their data flows, and associated components to understand our security risk posture.

• Work with various teams across Motorola Solutions’ Products & Services Cybersecurity organization to ensure applications comply with secure coding standards and security policies.

• Help create reports and dashboards to provide insights into our application vulnerability landscape.

• Participate in team meetings and contribute to improving our secure software development life cycle (SDLC) processes.

Learning Outcomes:

• Gain hands-on experience with industry-standard application security tools and methodologies.

• Develop skills in vulnerability analysis, risk assessment, and reporting.

• Enhance collaboration and communication skills by working directly with development and cybersecurity professionals.

• Gain a deep understanding of how security is integrated into the software development lifecycle in a modern enterprise.

Basic Requirements

• Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• Understanding of common web application vulnerabilities, such as the OWASP Top 10.

• Basic knowledge of a programming or scripting language (e.g., C++, C#, Python, Java, JavaScript).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment.

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, especially when explaining technical concepts.

• Proficient in Google Suite or similar software.

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and CI/CD concepts is a plus.

• Experience with security tools (e.g., Burp Suite, ZAP, Snyk, Veracode) is a significant plus.

In return for your expertise, we’ll support you in this new challenge with coaching & development every step of the way.  Also, to reward your hard work you’ll get: 

• Competitive salary package

• Private medical & dental coverage

• Employee Pension Plan

• Life insurance

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Flexible working hours

• Strong collaborative culture

• Comfortable work conditions (high-class offices, parking space)

• Volleyball field and grill place next to the office

• Access to wellness facilities and integration events as well as training and broad

• Development opportunities

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Travel RequirementsNone
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeIntern

Referral Payment PlanNo

CompanyMotorola Solutions Systems Polska Sp.z.o.o

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. 

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.