We are looking for an intern to join our Threat defense team! The Cybersecurity Threat Defense Intern will work among a team of skilled cybersecurity practitioners supporting security data pipelines and automation workflows. This role blends elements of DevOps and security data engineering, focusing on log collection, processing, and automation to enhance security operations. Additionally, the intern may gain exposure to threat hunting and detection engineering, assisting with investigations and refining security detections.

Why should you join us?

• You will have opportunities to support various CFC functions in their duties as required.
• You will develop the required expertise, knowledge and ability to perform independently.
• You will participate in threat hunting activities, learning how to analyze security events and detect anomalies.
• You will contribute to documentation and workflow improvements.

What kind of manager is Lech?

Lech is the Threat Defense Engineering Director at PepsiCo. His management style balances technical depth with strategic execution, fostering a structured, process-driven, yet innovative environment. With experience across Threat Defense, Incident Response, Security Architecture, and Engineering, he drives cross-team collaboration and scalable security solutions. If you’re looking for a leader who challenges you, supports your growth, and helps you make a real impact, Lech’s team is where you want to be.

What do we offer?

• Paid 1 year full-time contract (starting from July 1^st 2025).
• We work in a hybrid model (2 days from the office in Warsaw, Plac Konesera, 3 days from home).
• Benefits, such as: Multisport card, private healthcare, life insurance, private pension plan, employee assistance program.
• Hands-on experience in DevOps, security automation, and data pipeline engineering.
• Exposure to threat detection, security operations, and cloud security.
• Mentorship from experienced cybersecurity professionals.
• Opportunity to develop technical and analytical skills in a global enterprise.

What are your daily tasks?

• You’re assisting in managing and optimizing security data pipelines that collect logs from multiple sources.
• You’re supporting automation efforts to improve security data flow and processing.
• You’re working with cloud-based infrastructure (e.g., Azure, AWS) to manage security telemetry and logs.
• You’re helping with deploying and maintaining security monitoring tools using Infrastructure as a Code (IaaC).
• You’re supporting troubleshooting and performance monitoring of log ingestion and processing systems.
• You’re collaborating with engineers to refine log formats and ensure high-quality security data.
• You’re assisting in automating common security operations tasks, such as log parsing and event correlation.
• You’re staying curious and learning about new trends in cybersecurity, automation, and data engineering.

Who are we looking for?

• Ambitious and independent students in their last year of study or just graduated. (Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field)
• Basic understanding of cloud computing, data processing, and automation.
• Interest in DevOps, security automation, and security data pipelines.
• Proactive, curious, and eager to learn.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal English communication skills.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) is a plus.
• Understanding of basic scripting and automation (Python, PowerShell, or Bash) is highly beneficial.