Vulnerability Management Engineering Intern
Dallas, IA - USA
Job Summary
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 750000 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 andmaintainPython/similar programming language scripts and middleware usingFastAPIGraphQL and REST APIs to connect security tools with internal databases and platforms.
Manage Security Data: Query and manipulate large datasets within databases toprovideactionable insights into the organizations vulnerability posture.
Support Infrastructure Engineering: Collaborate directly with Infrastructure teams (Network SystemsDevOpsand Endpoint Engineeringetc) 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:Assistwith 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: Helpmonitorand respond to security alerts/issuesutilizingyour 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 aBachelors 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 RESTGraphQL andFastAPI.
Infrastructure Knowledge: Basic understanding of how infrastructure teamsoperate including network protocols systems administration and endpoint management.
Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical mindset with the ability toidentifymanual 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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Required Experience:
Intern
About Company
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