SailPoint’s Cybersecurity organization is seeking a Junior Security Analyst Intern with a passion for cybersecurity and protecting the organization.

We’re seeking a candidate with proven technical capabilities and an appetite to learn. Our intern will embrace the opportunity to work across diverse platforms with a variety of tools and will play a key role as we continually improve our capabilities. They’ll work with an established team of talented and dedicated teammates to achieve our security objectives. They’ll already be comfortable with the 4 I’s at SailPoint (individual, Impact, Innovation, and Integrity) even if they’re new to the concept.  They will embrace new challenges and will be a positive contributor to an already positive work culture and environment.

This role reports directly to the Americas SOC Manager and can be remote anywhere in the US.

Important Details:

• Your internship will start on June 08, 2026 and run until August 14, 2026

• The first week of your internship will be held in-person at our Headquarters in Austin, TX

• Travel and lodging will be provided.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor security appliances and provide detection and response service through security event analysis and review

• Perform live response data collection and analysis on hosts of interest in an investigation

• Collate and analyze relevant events from host and network device log files

• Perform incident response and basic malware analysis to investigate potential incidents

• Maintain current knowledge of tools and best practices in forensics and incident response and an understanding of advanced persistent threats, including tools, techniques, and procedures of attacker

Requirements:

• Functional knowledge of incident response and the ability to provide meaningful recommendations for remediation and attack prevention

• The ability to clearly and concisely document and explain technical details

• Experience reviewing and analyzing raw log files (e.g., firewall, network flow, IDS, system logs) and performing data correlation is preferred

• Understanding of forensic artifacts found within multiple operating systems and command line tools

• A solid foundation in networking fundamentals, with a basic understanding of TCP/IP and other core protocols

• Knowledge of network-based services and client/server applications

• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, etc.

Additional Qualifications:

·       Ability to quickly pick up and learn new technologies

·       Able to collaborate with cross-functional teams

·       A willingness to be challenged and a strong desire to learn

·       Good personal communications skills

·       High comfort level with applications, networks, cloud architecture and coding concepts

Compensation varies based on your level of education from high school to Masters and the role applied for.

The reasonably estimated hourly rate for interns at SailPoint ranges from (USD):

$15 - $35.00

Benefits Overview

1. Financial security: 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company matching for 21 and over

2. Eligible for pay on SailPoint observed holidays during your tenure

3. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Care Counselors

SailPoint is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome all qualified candidates to apply to join our team.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.  

Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. Contact applicationassistance@sailpoint.com or mail to 11120 Four Points Dr, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78726, to discuss reasonable accommodations.  NOTE: Any unsolicited resumes sent by candidates or agencies to this email will not be considered for current openings at SailPoint.