IDEMIA Public Security, a division of IDEMIA Group, is the leading provider of secure and trusted biometric-based solutions, transforming public and private organizations across the globe. Our industry-enabled and client-specific solutions draw upon decades of expertise in biometrics to revolutionize the fields of public security, justice and public safety, travel and transport, identity, and access control. Built on privacy and trust, our market-leading iris, fingerprint and facial recognition solutions top independent benchmarking for accuracy, fairness and scalability. These exacting standards enable our clients to build safer, fairer societies where people can live, interact, and move about freely. With 4000+ employees around the world and 150+ partners worldwide, we offer more than just a job - we provide a dynamic environment where innovation thrives, opportunities abound, and your talents are valued. Be part of a global leader shaping the future of biometric based technology. Learn more here.
ResponsibilitiesThe Cybersecurity Internship is one discipline of IDEMIA North America’s 12-week Summer Internship Program. The Cybersecurity intern is an integral part of the organization and acts as the technical assistant for various projects relating to cybersecurity architecture, defensive and offensive practices.
Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
- Assist in monitoring and analyzing security events and incidents
- Learn to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities in our system
- Assist in the development and documentation of cybersecurity policies and procedures
- Participate in security awareness and training initiatives
- Support the incident response team in handling security incidents
- Participate in vulnerability assessments and penetration testing activities
- Contribute to remediation efforts based on assessment findings
Position Requirements
- You are a college junior, senior, or recent graduate majoring in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Software Engineering or related curriculum with a minimum GPA of 3.0
- Must be authorized to work in the US
- Basic knowledge (demonstrated experience) in the following programming languages: HTML5, JavaScript, CSS, Java Server / Client, C, C++, C#, Java or Python
- Demonstrated ability to learn relevant technologies
- Robust communication (written and verbal), collaboration, and problem-solving skills
- Drive and eagerness to learn
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in previous cybersecurity internship or projects
- Passion for innovative technologies and security/identity related issues
Important Dates:
Start Date: May 17, 2027
End Date: Aug 6, 2027
Note: This is a hybrid role, you must be able to travel to the office.
The US hourly rate for this position is $25.
Skills Required
- College junior, senior, or recent graduate majoring in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, or a related curriculum
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
- Basic demonstrated knowledge of at least one listed programming language or technology, including HTML5, JavaScript, CSS, Java, C, C++, C#, or Python
- Ability to learn relevant technologies
- Strong written and verbal communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
- Drive and eagerness to learn
- Previous cybersecurity internship or project experience
- Passion for innovative technologies and security or identity-related issues
What We Do
As our world becomes increasingly digitally connected, personal identity and security only become more important. That's why protecting the identity of citizens is a top priority of private and public organizations worldwide. As a trusted partner to companies and government agencies for more than 60 years, our deep domain expertise in civil identity, public security, secure credentials, and commercial markets for biometric identification and document authentication is second to none. Our biometrics-based identity platform offers convenient and secure new ways to keep individuals safe as they interact, pay, connect, and travel.
