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<p style="min-height:1.5em"><em>Solvd Inc. is a rapidly growing AI-native consulting and technology services firm delivering enterprise transformation across <strong>cloud, data, software engineering, and artificial intelligence</strong>. We work with industry-leading organizations to design, build, and operationalize technology solutions that drive measurable business outcomes.</em></p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><p style="min-height:1.5em"><em>Following the acquisition of <strong>Tooploox</strong>, a premier AI and product development company, Solvd now offers true <strong>end-to-end delivery</strong>—from strategic advisory and solution design to custom AI development and enterprise-scale implementation. Our capability centers combine deep technical expertise, proven delivery methodologies, and sector-specific knowledge to address complex business challenges quickly and effectively.</em></p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><p style="min-height:1.5em">We are seeking a high-energy, technically curious <strong>Security Engineering Intern</strong> to join our team for a <strong>full-time (40 hours per week)</strong> internship. This isn't a role where you'll be shadowing from the sidelines. You will actively build infrastructure, automate threat responses, and create the analytical frameworks that keep our ecosystem secure. If you love writing code to catch bad actors and translating chaotic security data into beautiful, actionable dashboards, you'll fit right in.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><h1><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h1><p style="min-height:1.5em">As a Security Engineering Intern, your week will be focused on three main pillars:</p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Scripting & Automation (40%):</strong> Write clean, structured scripts (primarily Python and Bash) to automate repetitive security operations, optimize incident response workflows, and eliminate manual overhead.</p></li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Detection Engineering (30%):</strong> Build, test, and deploy custom detection rules to flag anomalous behavior, misconfigurations, and potential threats across our cloud infrastructures (AWS, GCP, or Azure).</p></li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Dashboards & Visibility (30%):</strong> Design, construct, and maintain security dashboards (using tools like ELK/Elasticsearch, Splunk, Datadog, or SIEM platforms) to give our team clear, real-time visibility into our risk posture.</p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><h1><strong>What You’ll Bring</strong></h1><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Availability:</strong> Ability to commit to a full-time schedule of <strong>40 hours per week</strong>.</p></li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Scripting Chops:</strong> Strong foundational coding skills in <strong>Python, Go, or Bash</strong>. You know how to interact with APIs and parse JSON/YAML logs without breaking a sweat.</p></li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Analytical Mindset:</strong> Familiarity with core security concepts (SIEM, infrastructure-as-code, network protocols, and the MITRE ATT&CK framework).</p></li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Data Visualization Interest:</strong> Experience or strong interest in data visualization—knowing how to turn thousands of log lines into a clean dashboard that tells a story.</p></li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Problem Solver Mentality:</strong> You don't wait for a playbook; if something is broken or manual, your first instinct is to automate it.</p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><h1><strong>Nice-to-Haves</strong></h1><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Prior experience with cloud providers (AWS, Azure, or GCP).</p></li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, or basic CI/CD pipelines.</p></li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Active participation in CTFs (Capture the Flag) or open-source projects.</p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>When you join Solvd, you'll…</strong></p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Shape real-world AI-driven projects across key industries, working with clients from startup innovation to enterprise transformation.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Be part of a global team with equal opportunities for collaboration across continents and cultures.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Thrive in an inclusive environment that prioritizes continuous learning, innovation, and ethical AI standards.</p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Ready to make an impact?</strong></p><p style="min-height:1.5em">If you're excited to build things that matter, champion responsible AI, and grow with some of the industry’s sharpest minds. Apply today and let’s innovate together.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><p style="min-height:1.5em"><em>Solvd is an equal opportunity employer.</em></p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><p style="min-height:1.5em"><em>I agree to the processing of my personal data given in the recruitment process by <strong>Solvd Inc., </strong>with its principal place of business at 1646 N California Blvd, Suite 515, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, United States, for the purpose of future recruitment processes.<br> You can withdraw your consent at any time, however it will not affect the lawfulness of the processing performed on this basis prior to such withdrawal.</em></p><p style="min-height:1.5em"><em> </em></p><p style="min-height:1.5em"><em>The controller of your personal data is <strong>Solvd Inc., </strong>with its principal place of business at 1646 N California Blvd, Suite 515, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, United States. More information on processing your personal data you can find in the Privacy Policy.</em></p>

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