[Remote] Cybersecurity Engineer Summer 2026 Internships

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Southwest Airlines is committed to providing a stable work environment and opportunities for personal growth. They are seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer Intern for Summer 2026 to support various projects in the Technology Department, focusing on cybersecurity operations and cloud security, while collaborating with other interns and teams. Responsibilities • Under supervision, may be responsible for vendor management, partner governance, and system oversight to deploy, monitor, and maintain secure solutions throughout their lifecycle. • Work with a Team to research issues, plan and recommend solutions, and support the coordination of system and software developments. This includes monitoring performance, identifying bottlenecks, and collaborating with partners to implement fixes. • Help ensure high system and infrastructure availability levels by addressing and resolving low-to-medium complexity escalations. • Support the implementation and ongoing updates of platform strategies and roadmaps to strengthen security posture. • Stay informed of emerging technology trends and best practices relevant to cybersecurity and system operations. • Contribute to team projects by meeting deadlines, fulfilling commitments, and delivering quality results. Skills • U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available. • Progress towards a degree, major, or minor in Cybersecurity, Management Information Systems (MIS), Business, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or Information Technology, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a similar degree. • To be eligible, you must be currently enrolled as a full-time student (as defined by your university) at the time of application and during the internship. • Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA at the time of application. • Must be at least 18 years of age. • You must have a valid U.S. Social Security Number to complete the full hiring process. • 1-2 semesters remaining at the time the internship ends is preferred. • Basic knowledge of software development methodologies, technologies, and troubleshooting. • Exposure to technologies such as AWS, PING, eDirectory, Active Directory, CyberArk, InsightVM, Venafi, and CrowdStrike Next Gen SIEM. • Knowledge of passwords, multi-factor authentication, and Agile methodologies. • Previous internship, project work, or experience in Software or Cybersecurity Engineering within the past 12 months. • Familiarity with project management principles (timelines, budgets, deliverables). Education Requirements • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent education required. • Progress towards a 4-year undergraduate degree preferred. Benefits • Receive free, unlimited space available travel privileges for yourself (taxes and fees may apply on international travel). • Interns will be provided any required equipment, such as a laptop, for the internship. Company Overview • Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) continues to differentiate itself from other carriers with exemplary Customer Service delivered . It was founded in 1971, and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Apply tot his job