Job Description
About Cloudflare's Security Team
Security is at the heart of Cloudflare's mission to help build a better Internet. Anytime we push code it automatically affects the millions of Internet properties (powering websites remote teams APIs mobile apps etc.) running on our global network. Cloudflare's network is one of the largest in the world spanning over 330 cities in more than 125 countries and operating within 50 milliseconds of 95% of the Internet-connected population.
The Enterprise Identity & Access Management (IAM) Business Enablement team plans strategic alignment by optimizing IAM processes - such as user provisioning and access controls - to enhance overall efficiency and improve the user experience. Ultimately the team ensures that security measures actively accelerate business operations while maintaining full regulatory compliance.
About the Internship Program
The ideal Security intern is passionate about making the Internet a more secure place. You will work alongside experienced security team members to partner with them in planning executing and overseeing initiatives that help improve Cloudflare's security posture. We are looking for interns who are curious proactive and able to approach problems with a "security-first" mindset. This is a unique opportunity for candidates who want to learn how to defend systems at a scale that few other companies can offer.
What you'll do
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- Execute a specialized security project over 12 weeks that directly improves Cloudflare's defensive posture.
- High-level job responsibilities includes but not limited to -
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of the user access review dashboard and associated metrics.
- Execute comprehensive group analysis to precisely determine and document organizational group descriptions and ownership mandates.
- Provide analytical support pertaining to the implementation and strategic application of Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).
- Work cross-functionally with Legal People Engineering and Finance teams to integrate security into the fabric of the company.
- Work closely with a mentor who will provide hands-on guidance in your specific security domain.
- Present your security project to the entire company at the end of the internship.
- Connect and learn from our executives and leadership team including our co-founders.
- Write for our Cloudflare blog and be featured on Cloudflare.tv sessions.
You can check out our internship blogs to learn more about our program and hear directly from our past interns.
Desirable skills knowledge and experience
- Proficiency with Google Sheets for filtering sorting VLOOKUP and basic data manipulation to support review efforts.
- Familiarity with SQL is a significant plus as IGA analysis often involves querying access logs or user tables to support metrics and dashboards.
- Understanding of roles groups and permissions and how they relate to the concept of "least privilege."
- Ability to use tools like Google Docs Wiki to create clear organized documentation for processes roles and review evidence.
- Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills for interacting with application owners and stakeholders to gather information during access reviews.
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills and drive to learn and adapt new technologies.
- Curiosity empathy and ability to get things done.
- Ability to commit to a minimum 12 week summer internship.
- In office 3-5 days a week in our Austin office
Bonus: Demonstrated passion for security & software development such as personal projects open-source contributions or experience with our developer platform using Cloudflare for Students.
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What We Do
Cloudflare Inc. (NYSE: NET) is the leading connectivity cloud company on a mission to help build a better Internet. It empowers organizations to make their employees applications and networks faster and more secure everywhere while reducing complexity and cost. Cloudflare’s connectivity cloud delivers the most full-featured unified platform of cloud-native products and developer tools so any organization can gain the control they need to work develop and accelerate their business. Powered by one of the world’s largest and most interconnected networks Cloudflare blocks billions of threats online for its customers every day. It is trusted by millions of organizations – from the largest brands to entrepreneurs and small businesses to nonprofits humanitarian groups and governments across the globe.
Why Work With Us
Cloudflare employees come from all walks of life. We are mission-driven and our team is energized by a collaborative creative environment that celebrates our differences and fosters new ways to grow together.
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We are committed to developing a global team that is distributed with a flexible working approach. Doing this equitably and inclusively is essential to our success. Visit our careers site for more on 'How & Where We Work.'
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