Security & Background Clearance Internship - Summer 2025

The Security and Background Clearance Internship is one discipline of IDEMIA North America’s 12-week Summer Internship Program. The intern is an integral part of the security team and acts as the technical assistant for various projects creating solutions that meet customer needs relating to implementation, testing and maintenance. The intern will assist in the review and processing of security clearance applications for employees and contractors.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Work closely with the security team to ensure compliance with government regulations and company policies
• Maintain confidential records and documentation related to background clearances
• Learn and apply security protocols and procedures to protect sensitive information and assets
• Collaborate with the security team to identify and mitigate potential security risks
• Participate in security awareness programs and training
• Contribute to the development of standardized process sand procedures for security and compliance
• Assist in analyzing security-related data and trends

• You are a college junior, senior, or recent graduate majoring in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, or related curriculum with a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Must be authorized to work in the US
• Basic knowledge (demonstrated experience) in the following programming languages: HTML5, JavaScript, CSS, Java Server / Client, C, C++, C#, Java or Python
• Understanding of software engineering processes, agile framework, tools, methods, test development, algorithms and data structures
• Demonstrated ability to learn relevant technologies
• Robust communication (written and verbal), collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Drive and eagerness to learn

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in previous software engineering internship or projects
• Passion for innovative technologies and security/identity related issues

Important Dates: 

Start Date: May 19, 2025

End Date: Aug 8, 2025

Note: This is a hybrid role, you must be able to travel to the office.

IDEMIA is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.