Engineering Intern, SRE

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 5 day's a week at Headquarters in Sunnyvale, CA
Our Team's Vision:
We are looking for a motivated intern who is interested in backend, platform, or site reliability engineering (SRE). This internship will provide hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure, automation, and modern SRE tools. You will work alongside our Operations, Platform, and Engineering teams to help support the latest Illumio products and learn how large-scale, secure, and highly available systems are built and maintained.

• Learn how to design and support scalable and reliable cloud infrastructure

• Assist engineers in monitoring, troubleshooting, and improving platform and application reliability

• Gain exposure to Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud-native technologies

• Help automate tasks and processes using scripting languages (Python, Go, or others)

• Work with engineers to strengthen security, compliance, and observability of systems

• Shadow engineers in incident management and root cause analysis

• Participate in team meetings and collaborate on projects to support ongoing initiatives.

• Currently enrolled in a full-time Bachelors degree program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, with an expected graduation date in Winter 2026/Spring 2027

• Familiarity with at least one programming or scripting language (Python, Java, Go, or similar)

• Knowledge in cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, or GCP

• Basic understanding of Linux/Unix systems and networking concepts

• Curiosity about automation, Infrastructure as Code (eg. Terraform), and containerization (eg. Docker, Kubernetes)

• Eagerness to learn, ask questions, and contribute in a collaborative environment

• Hands-on experience facilitating SOC 2 Type 2, ISO/IEC 27001/27701, PCI DSS 4.0 assessments, and other compliance initiatives

• Exposure to GRC tools such as VisoTrust, Drata/Safebase, and Apptega

• Opportunities to identify, create, or improve key security and compliance processes or internal controls

• Collaboration with cross-functional teams including Legal, Sales, Cloud Operations, and Customer Success

• Mentorship from experienced professionals in GRC and cybersecurity

• A deeper understanding of how compliance frameworks support customer trust and business growth

• A supportive and inclusive environment that values transparency, accountability, and continuous learning

Compensation: $ 37 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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