Security Consultant Intern, BS/MS, Summer 2027

Job description

Please complete your application before  October 9, 2026.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and it’s in a candidate’s best interest to apply early.
Timing on when you can hear back will vary and can take upwards of 90+ days. If you haven’t heard from us in three months about your application, we likely proceeded with other candidates for the role.
Participation in the internship program requires that you are located in the United States for the duration of the internship program.
This internship is intended for students in their penultimate academic year, who are pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Computer Science, Information Security, or related technical field.
Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for this internship program.
To start the application process, you will need an updated CV or resume and a current unofficial or official transcript in English. Click on the “Apply” button on this page and provide the required materials in the appropriate sections (PDFs preferred):
• In the “Resume Section:” attach an updated CV or resume.
• Please ensure you’ve listed your anticipated graduation date (in MM/YY)
• In the “Education Section:” attach a current or recent unofficial or official transcript in English.
• Under “Degree Status,” select “Now attending” to upload a transcript.
In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based Interns. Benefits for this role include:
• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
• Holidays: 13 paid days per year
This role may also be located in our Playa Vista, CA campus.
Applicants in the County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Applicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Mountain View, CA, USA; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA; Austin, TX, USA; Boulder, CO, USA; Bellevue, WA, USA; Cambridge, MA, USA; Chicago, IL, USA; Irvine, CA, USA; Kirkland, WA, USA; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Madison, WI, USA; New York, NY, USA; Palo Alto, CA, USA; Portland, OR, USA; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Raleigh, NC, USA; Durham, NC, USA; Reston, VA, USA; Redmond, WA, USA; Redwood City, CA, USA; San Diego, CA, USA; Goleta, CA, USA; San Bruno, CA, USA; Seattle, WA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Jose, CA, USA; Santa Cruz, CA, USA; South San Francisco, CA, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA; Washington D.C., DC, USA . Minimum qualifications:
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related technical field.
• Project, lab, or coursework experience in cybersecurity fundamentals, network protocols, or investigative/incident response environments.
• Experience with programming or scripting in one or more languages (e.g., Python, C/C++, Go, Bash, or SQL).
Preferred qualifications:
• Currently attending a degree program in the US and available to work full time for 12 weeks outside of university term time.
• In their penultimate academic year or returning to a degree program after completion of the internship.
• Experience in one or more security disciplines: SOC analysis, threat hunting, malware analysis, digital forensics, penetration testing, red teaming, or vulnerability research.
• Familiar with fundamentals of operating systems, including Linux, macOS, or Windows.
About the job
Mandiant has been at the forefront of cybersecurity and cyber threat intelligence since 2004. Our incident responders are on the frontlines of the world’s most complex breaches. We have a deep understanding of existing and emerging threat actors, including their rapidly changing tactics, techniques, and procedures.
We ensure the long-term success of our clients by providing talented, passionate, and specialized security expertise. Our Mandiant Security Consultants partner with clients to evaluate, create, develop, improve, and mature information security operations and programs. By utilizing the latest industry standards and combining experience and knowledge gained from incident response, intelligence, and managed defense practices, we are able to develop defense forward information security programs for our clients.
Google is and always will be an engineering company. We hire people with a broad set of technical skills who are ready to address some of technology's greatest challenges and make an impact on millions, if not billions, of users. At Google, engineers not only revolutionize search, they routinely work on massive scalability and storage solutions, large-scale applications and entirely new platforms for developers around the world. From Google Ads to Chrome, Android to YouTube, Social to Local, Google engineers are changing the world one technological achievement after another.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $67500 - $90000 (USD) + 0% bonus target
Learn more about benefits at Google .
Responsibilities
• Provide guidance on building or maturing cybersecurity programs and the implementation of tools and technologies used for enterprise security.
• Evaluate client needs, coordinate design for a solution, and clearly communicate the value proposition of complex and highly technical subjects.
• Implement or assess existing security controls.
• Interface with clients to address concerns, issues, or escalations. Track and drive to close any issues that impact the service and its value to clients.
• Engage and collaborate with client stakeholders and other groups within customer environment to drive resolution for security issues.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form .