Vulnerability Management Engineering Intern 

Copart, Inc. is a technology leader and the premier online vehicle auction platform globally, and they are seeking a Vulnerability Management Engineering Intern. The intern will lead automation initiatives in vulnerability management, develop backend integrations, manage security data, and collaborate with infrastructure teams to enhance security operations.

What you'll do:

• Drive VM Ops & Automation: Lead initiatives to automate repetitive vulnerability management tasks, such as scan orchestration, data normalization, and remediation tracking
• Develop Backend Integrations: Design and maintain Python/similar programming language scripts and middleware using FastAPI, GraphQL, and REST APIs to connect security tools with internal databases and platforms
• Manage Security Data: Query and manipulate large datasets within databases to provide actionable insights into the organization's vulnerability posture
• Support Infrastructure Engineering: Collaborate directly with Infrastructure teams (Network, Systems, DevOps and Endpoint Engineering, etc) to integrate patching/remediation workflows into their domains
• Automate Workflows & Playbooks: Assist in documenting and building automated security playbooks and operational workflows to replace manual processes
• Evaluate Security Tech: Assist with evaluating emerging security technologies, specifically focusing on their API capabilities and integration potential
• Apply Security Frameworks: Learn and apply cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST and CIS to automate compliance checks and infrastructure hardening
• Investigate/Troubleshoot: Help monitor and respond to security alerts/issues, utilizing your engineering background to analyze root causes and technical impact
• Stay Current on Threats: Stay informed on the latest security threats, zero-day vulnerabilities and technology advancements, focusing on how automation can accelerate time-to-remediation as well as optimize/create workflows

What they're looking for:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field with a focus on software development/systems
• Hands-on experience with programming languages and a solid understanding of database structures (SQL/NoSQL) and data manipulation
• Comfortable working with various API architectures, including REST, GraphQL, and FastAPI
• Basic understanding of how infrastructure teams operate, including network protocols, systems administration, and endpoint management
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify manual gaps and solve them through programmatic automation
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly and adapt to a fast-paced security operations environment
• Good written and verbal communication skills for documenting technical processes and collaborating across engineering squads
• Ability to manage assigned automation projects independently and follow through on complex technical deliverables