Copart, Inc. a technology leader and the premier online vehicle auction platform globally, with over 200 facilities located across the world, Copart links vehicle sellers to more than 750,000 buyers in over 190 countries. We believe in providing an unmatched experience, every day and everywhere, driven by our people, processes, and technology.
Vulnerability Management Engineering Intern
Responsibilities
Drive VM Ops & Automation: Lead initiatives to automate repetitive vulnerability management tasks, such as scan orchestration, data normalization, and remediation tracking.
Develop Backend Integrations: Design and maintain Python/similar programming language scripts and middleware using FastAPI, GraphQL, and REST APIs to connect security tools with internal databases and platforms.
Manage Security Data: Query and manipulate large datasets within databases to provide actionable insights into the organization's vulnerability posture.
Support Infrastructure Engineering: Collaborate directly with Infrastructure teams (Network, Systems, DevOps and Endpoint Engineering, etc) to integrate patching/remediation workflows into their domains.
Automate Workflows & Playbooks: Assist in documenting and building automated security playbooks and operational workflows to replace manual processes.
Evaluate Security Tech: Assist with evaluating emerging security technologies, specifically focusing on their API capabilities and integration potential.
Apply Security Frameworks: Learn and apply cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST and CIS to automate compliance checks and infrastructure hardening.
Investigate/Troubleshoot: Help monitor and respond to security alerts/issues, utilizing your engineering background to analyze root causes and technical impact.
Stay Current on Threats: Stay informed on the latest security threats, zero-day vulnerabilities and technology advancements, focusing on how automation can accelerate time-to-remediation as well as optimize/create workflows
Qualifications
Engineering Background: Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field with a focus on software development/systems.
Backend Proficiency: Hands-on experience with programming languages and a solid understanding of database structures (SQL/NoSQL) and data manipulation.
Middleware & APIs: Comfortable working with various API architectures, including REST, GraphQL, and FastAPI.
Infrastructure Knowledge: Basic understanding of how infrastructure teams operate, including network protocols, systems administration, and endpoint management.
Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify manual gaps and solve them through programmatic automation.
Adaptability: Ability to learn new technologies quickly and adapt to a fast-paced security operations environment.
Communication: Good written and verbal communication skills for documenting technical processes and collaborating across engineering squads.
Independence: Ability to manage assigned automation projects independently and follow through on complex technical deliverables.
At Copart, we are focused on harnessing the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. By embracing diverse perspectives, we open doors to innovation and unleash the full potential of our team. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels appreciated, included, and inspired to grow and contribute meaningfully.
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Skills Required
- Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field
- Hands-on experience with programming languages (Python or similar)
- Solid understanding of database structures and data manipulation (SQL/NoSQL)
- Experience or comfort working with API architectures (REST, GraphQL) and FastAPI
- Basic understanding of network protocols, systems administration, and endpoint management
- Strong analytical problem-solving skills and ability to automate manual processes
- Ability to learn new technologies quickly and adapt in a fast-paced security operations environment
- Good written and verbal communication skills for documenting technical processes and collaborating
- Ability to independently manage assigned automation projects and deliver technical outcomes
What We Do
Copart, a global online auto auction company headquartered in Dallas, Texas is a top-performing S&P 500 company, as noted by The Wall Street Journal. Copart is a global technology leader in the online vehicle auction industry that connects its buyers and sellers via its patented cutting-edge VB3 technology. With a passion for excellence, Copart has a great company culture and strong dedication to our employees. Founded in 1982, Copart connects more than 750,000 buyers and sellers from over 200 locations around the world. With our innovative technology, we remarket salvage and clean title vehicles to dealers, dismantlers, rebuilders, exporters and end users through a multi-channel online internet platform. Copart’s diverse and extensive inventory features more than 175,000 vehicles available online every day, including early and late-model cars, classics, trucks, SUVs, motorcycles, boats, jet-skis, snowmobiles and RVs. Copart sells vehicles on behalf of insurance companies, banks, finance companies, fleet owners, car dealerships, cars sourced from the general public and others. Because we are a 100% online auto auction company, Copart Members can browse our incredible inventory, set their own price and get great deals on vehicles through their home computer, smartphone or other mobile device. Copart’s vehicles can range in condition from damaged vehicles that can be used as rebuild projects to like-new, used vehicles. Copart is the parent company to a portfolio of auto service companies, including CashForCars.com, CrashedToys, and National Powersport Auctions (NPA). We currently operate in the United States (Copart.com), Canada (Copart.ca), the United Kingdom (Copart.co.uk), the Republic of Ireland (Copart.ie), Brazil (Copart.com.br), Germany (Copart.de), the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Bahrain (Copartmea.com), Spain (Copart.es), and Finland (copart.fi).
