✦ Luna Orbit — Cybersecurity

Security Research Engineer I (Intern) - United States

at Cisco Systems

Unknown 💰 $44K – $185K USD / year Posted March 13, 2026
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Position Details

Salary $44K – $185K USD / year
Type Internship
Experience intern
Exp. Years 0 (internship)
Education Current enrollment in an undergraduate program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Data Science or related field
Category Cybersecurity

About this role

This internship role involves researching security vulnerabilities, developing security tools, and supporting security initiatives within Cisco's Security & Trust Organization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Research security vulnerabilities
  • Develop security tools
  • Support security initiatives
  • Collaborate with security teams
  • Test and debug security applications

Technical Overview

The role requires proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++, Python, and Java, with a focus on Linux, networking, embedded systems, and web services security.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an undergraduate student enrolled in a technical field with a passion for cybersecurity, systems security, and software development. They should have basic programming skills in C/C++, Python, and Java, and a strong interest in security research and testing.

Must-Have Skills

Proficient in programming and scripting languages including C/C++Pythonand JavaStrong knowledge of Linuxnetworkingoperating systemsembedded developmentand database systemsHands-on experience with QAtestingdebuggingand web application and web services development

Nice-to-Have Skills

Knowledge of LinuxNetworking conceptsOS fundamentalsEmbedded Developmentand/or MLExperience with DatabasesWeb Application Developmentand Web ServicesCyber security focusparticipation in CTFs

Required Skills

CC++PythonJavaLinuxNetworkingEmbedded DevelopmentDatabase SystemsQATestingDebuggingWeb Application DevelopmentWeb Services Development

Hard Skills

CC++PythonJavaLinuxNetworkingOperating SystemsEmbedded DevelopmentDatabase SystemsQATestingDebuggingWeb Application DevelopmentWeb Services Development

Soft Skills

CommunicationProblem-solvingAttention to detailSelf-motivatedLearning agility

Industry & Role

Industry Technology
Job Function Security research and development internship

Keywords for Your Resume

Security Research EngineerCybersecurityLinuxNetworkingEmbedded DevelopmentWeb Application DevelopmentWeb Services DevelopmentQATestingDebuggingPythonJavaCC++Data ScienceSecurity & Trust OrganizationDatabase Systems

Deal Breakers

Not enrolled in an undergraduate program, Lack of proficiency in programming languages, No experience with Linux or networking, Inability to legally work in the US

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