Intern, Cybersecurity
Garden Grove, CAFull-TimeInternOther
About Harbinger
- Harbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an industry starving for innovation. Harbinger’s best-in-class team of EV, battery, and drivetrain experts have pooled their deep experience to bring a first-of-its-kind EV platform to support the growing demand for medium-duty EVs and Hybrids. Harbinger: Familiar Form, Revolutionary Foundation.
Internship at a Glance
- Location: Immerse yourself in our innovative culture! This role requires a commitment of 4 days in-office per week at our facility in Garden Grove, CA as well as full-time hours (40 hours a week).
- Duration: 10-11 weeks (May 26 to August 7 OR June 22 to August 28)
- Relocation Support: A $1,000 relocation stipend is available for interns currently residing more than 50 miles from Garden Grove, CA.
- Compensation: Earn an hourly rate of $25-35 USD per hour.
What You'll Do
- Monitor and respond to email security threats, including phishing, malware, and spam.
- Monitor, analyze, and triage endpoint security detections using EDR and related tools.
- Assist with incident investigation and escalation following established security procedures.
- Document, maintain, and help develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for critical security processes.
- Support continuous improvement of security monitoring, detection, and response workflows.
- Collaborate with IT and Security teams to strengthen overall security posture.
Required Skills
- Enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program or higher in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or Information Technology.
- Work authorized in the United States OR ability to obtain J-1/F-1 visa.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to clearly document technical processes and findings.
Nice to Have Skills
- Networking Fundamentals
- Exposure to vulnerability research, scanning, or remediation processes
- Basic scripting experience (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash)
- Understanding of the CIA triad
- Familiarity with common security tools (SIEM, EDR, etc.)
- Interest in compliance frameworks like ISO 27001, SAE 21434, TISAX
- Relevant certifications (e.g., Security+, Network+, CC) are a plus
