Cyber Defense Intern - Remote & Hybrid

Employer

Sony Corporation of America, located in New York, NY, is the U.S. headquarters of Sony Group Corporation, based in Tokyo, Japan. Sony's principal U.S. businesses include Sony Electronics Inc., Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC, Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Music Publishing and Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. With some 900 million Sony devices in hands and homes worldwide today, a vast array of Sony movies, television shows and music, and the Play Station Network, Sony creates and delivers more entertainment experiences to more people than anyone else on earth.

The Global Security Incident Response Team (GSIRT) helps protect Sony by improving cybersecurity awareness, readiness, and response across the organization. The Cyber Defense Team (CDT) focuses on strengthening security through data onboarding, vulnerability management, threat modeling, purple team activities, and automation, including opportunities to use AI tools and techniques.

We are seeking a motivated Intern, Cyber Defense to support key initiatives that help keep Sony secure. This role is designed for students who are excited to learn, explore technical concepts, and gain real world experience in cybersecurity. No prior professional experience required – just curiosity, teamwork, and a willingness to dive in.

Interns will assist with security data processes, vulnerability tracking, threat research, purple team exercises, and basic automation tasks under the guidance of senior team members.

The CISD summer internship program is designed to provide skills, knowledge, and hands‑on work experience in the information security and privacy industry, supporting the personal growth of our interns as well as Sony business results. This 12‑week summer internship runs from June through August and offers flexibility to work either hybrid or fully remote.

• Review, organize, and validate security log data as it is onboarded into Sony’s security tools.
• Assist with data onboarding intake, classification, and documentation processes.
• Support the evaluation of vulnerability reports and associated security risks.
• Track remediation progress and help maintain clear, organized vulnerability records.
• Participate in basic threat modeling activities by learning how attackers might target systems.
• Research common threats and assist in documenting potential security improvements.
• Support collaborative exercises that test security controls (working with offensive and defensive security staff).
• Help gather information and document results from small‑scale testing scenarios.
• Identify simple, repetitive, or manual tasks suitable for automation.
• Contribute to basic scripting or AI‑driven workflow enhancements appropriate to your skill level.
• Participate in team meetings, knowledge sharing sessions, and training.
• Assist with documentation, diagrams, process updates, and other team operational needs.

• Familiarity with Splunk’s Search Processing Language (SPL)
• Understanding of vulnerability management principles
• Interest in AI/ML, automation, and workflow optimization

Honesty, trustworthiness, and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above.

• Current student pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Demonstrated interest in cybersecurity and a desire to learn about modern cyber defense practices.
• Basic understanding of computers, networks, and cloud concepts.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment.
• Curiosity, problem‑solving mindset, and willingness to explore new tools and technologies.
• All candidates must be authorized to work in the USA.

The hourly rate for this internship depends on education level: $24.00 per hour for undergraduate candidates and $25.00–$27.00 per hour for graduate candidates. The individual will be paid hourly and eligible for overtime.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

Disability Accommodation for Applicants:
Sony Corporation of America provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures.