Internship Program for Individuals with Autism - Cybersecurity Engineer Summer 2025 Intern - Remote

Southwest Airlines
United States, Texas, Dallas
Jan 26, 2025
Department: Technology Our Company Promise We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer. Job Description: Internship Program for Individuals with Autism - Cybersecurity Engineer Summer 2025 Intern - Remote Please print/save the job description because it won't be available after you apply. To be considered, please ensure that you attach a resume to your application. The Campus Reach Neurodiversity Internship Program is designed for neurodivergent individuals with autism. This tailored program will provide valuable work experience, career coaching, and mentorship. From the time an application is submitted to the end of the summer internship, students will be supported to showcase and grow their strengths, abilities, and potential fully. Who should apply? We welcome applications from college students on the autism spectrum and are interested in developing their technology skills in a supportive, growth-oriented internship environment. Southwest Airlines promises to provide Employees with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. We entrust our Interns working in Technology to make an impact on their Team in real-time projects, work collaboratively with other Technology Interns and workgroups, make progress to achieve Company initiatives, and deliver on our Company Purpose of connecting People to what's important in their lives through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel, all while having fun and developing yourself as a future professional. As an Intern, you can expect to: Join Southwest as a Summer 2025 Intern, with a 12-week internship lasting from May 20th to August 8th, 2025. Work fully remote, with opportunities to connect with your Team and other workgroups virtually and potential to travel to visit our Corporate Campus in Dallas, Texas. There is limited group of states or localities ineligible for Employees to regularly perform their workoff-site. Those ineligible locations are Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota,Vermont, West Virginia, Washington, and Wyoming. If you currently reside in an ineligible state, you may relocate to an eligible state and be considered for an internship Dedicate 40 hours each week to your internship responsibilities and tasks. Receive hourly pay of $31 and receive a one-time $2,000 stipend (Paid $1,000 on first paycheck and $1,000 at midpoint of internship) Receive free, unlimited space available travel privileges for yourself (taxes and fees may apply on international travel). A Job Coach will be available as a resource to support you during the interview process, as well as throughout the internship. Interns will be provided any required equipment, such as a laptop, for the internship. Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.We continue to look for opportunities to reflect the communities we serve, and welcome applicants with diverse thoughts, backgrounds, and experiences. The Intern will work full-time as Cybersecurity Engineer Intern within the Technology Department. The Intern may be asked to support a variety of projects within the following Team: Cybersecurity Cyber Vulnerability Management Team: If you love all things cybersecurity, come join the Cyber Vulnerability Management team. As an Intern on this Team, you'll have the opportunity to manage Southwest Airlines scanning agents to help identify and scan for vulnerabilities and to keep Teams informed about potential risks and guide the remediation process to keep Southwest secure. Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities of the Cybersecurity Engineer Intern may include but are not limited to: Under supervision, may be responsible for vendor management, partner governance, and oversight to deploy systems that are complete, designed, and managed over life cycles. Work with a Team to research problems, plan solutions, recommend software and systems, and coordinate developments in an orderly manner to meet business requirements. Including, but not limited to, monitoring and testing performance and capacity for potential bottlenecks, identifying possible solutions, and working with partners to implement fixes. Responsible for ensuring the highest levels of systems and infrastructure availability and resolving escalations of simple to medium complexity. Assist in the implementation and updates to the platform strategy and road map. Maintain awareness of technology trends in area of responsibility. Meet commitments and deliverables related to participating in projects. Basic Qualifications: High School Diploma, GED or equivalent education required. Must be at least 18 years of age. Must have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986. You must have a valid U.S. Social Security Number to complete the full hiring process. This position requires authorization to work in the United States as a permanent employee without sponsorship now or in the future. Education: Progress toward undergraduate or graduate degree in Cybersecurity, Management Information Systems (MIS), Business, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or Information Technology, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering or Business-related degree required. Progress towards a 4-year undergraduate degree preferred To be eligible, you must be currently enrolled as a full-time or part-time student (minimum of 6 hours) as defined by your university at the time of application and during the internship At least one semester remaining at the time the internship ends is preferred Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA at the time of application Knowledge, Skills, Work Style and Abilities: Experience or exposure to the following technologies are preferred: PING, SecureAuth, CyberArk, Venafi, SSH Keys/Certificates, PKI, Aveksa (MyAccess), Active Directory, eDirectory, MicroFocus IDM, CarbonBlack, Protegrity, and Voltage. Exposure to Agile methodologies preferred. Previous internship, work experience, or project work in a classroom environment as a Software Engineer, Developer, or Architect within the past 12 months preferred. Involvement in Computer Science, Cyber, or Management Information Systems related clubs are a plus. Project management skills, including principles, timelines, and budgets, are a plus. Under minimal supervision, ability to perform basic troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, solution development, and implementation within specific technology areas. Ability to analyze and resolve problems of simple to medium complexity, utilizing basic knowledge of hardware components, systems, software, and networking technologies. Basic partnering, negotiation, and communication skills in working with Business Customers and Technology support. Basic knowledge of software development methodologies, practices, concepts, and technologies obtained through formal training and/or work experience. Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws. Able to prioritize effectively and take on multiple assignments, whether administrative or project related, while maintaining a successful level of completion in all responsible work. Under direction, able to develop, present, and communicate ideas and strategies in both technical and user-friendly language to small-medium audiences. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-based, Customer service-oriented environment with a high regard for hospitality. Ability to analyze technical problems, articulate the root problem, and translate the analysis into viable solutions. Demonstrate programming aptitude and ability for logical and abstract thinking. Facilitate or complete analysis, design, and programming of viable solutions to high complexity business problems according to user specifications. Participate in system and acceptance testing. Works well in a culture that is open, direct, respectful, courteous and compassionate. Quick learner, self-motivated, and team oriented. Additional job skills include, but are not limited to, good project management skills and analytical/creative problem-solving skills. Understanding of reports and queries. Coursework or experience related to Cybersecurity is preferred. Time Commitment and Pay: Required: Full-time 40hrs a week Must maintain a consistent weekly schedule during normal business hours at a max of 8hrs per day. If selected, you'll work with your Leader to determine your work schedule. Program Dates: May 20 - August 8, 2025 $31 per hour + $2,000 one-time stipend (Paid $1,000 on first paycheck and $1,000 at midpoint of internship) To apply, you must submit your application and upload a resume for each role online atwww.southwest.com/careers. We are committed to helping individuals with disabilities participate in the workforce and ensuring equal opportunity to apply and compete for jobs. If you need accommodation at any point in the hiring process due to a disability, you may email the Accommodations Team or call 877-792-4792. Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please print/save this job description because it won't be available after you apply.