The Security Posture Management team’s mission lies at the intersection of empowering engineers to work efficiently with minimal friction and maintaining the highest standards of security controls for our critical infrastructure. We are looking for a highly motivated intern who is eager to learn and passionate about security engineering! As an intern on our team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the security of Meta's infrastructure while developing your skills in a collaborative and supportive environment. This internship, starting Summer 2026, is an exciting opportunity if you are interested in solving complex security problems and want to gain hands-on experience with innovative engineering solutions.

Security Engineer Posture Management, Intern Responsibilities

Collaborate with engineers on building features in existing tools to address security problems at scale at Meta

Support work around validating proofs of concept and executing tests to influence definition of security standards and controls inside the company

Improve reliability of security tools involved in the company's security posture management program in partnership with senior engineers

Minimum Qualifications

Must be in the process of obtaining a BS or MS in Computer Science or related field

Proven written and verbal communication skills to convey complex technical issues to both security and non-security audiences

Experience writing code in Python, PHP, Java, Ruby, Go, Rust, C/C++, or similar languages

Familiarity in one or more of the following areas - distributed systems, software security, cybersecurity, computer security, cloud computing

Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment

Intent to return to full-time degree program after completion of the internship

Preferred Qualifications

Experience using metrics to measure service and program effectiveness and consistency

Exposure to Infrastructure as Code (IAC) tools (e.g., Terraform, SaltStack, Ansible) through classes, labs, previous internships, or personal projects

Contributions to the security or privacy community (public research, OSS, blogging, presentations, etc.)

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About Meta

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

$7,313/month to $11,293/month + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

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Security Engineer Posture Management Intern

Security Posture Management

Meta

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