Application Security Intern

GuidePoint Security

. Build and iterate on AI-assisted security harnesses, including prompt design, tool integration, and output validation .

Posted 10/8/2026part-timeRemote • United StatesEntry Level💰 $20 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in multiple programming languages and a strong understanding of AI tools applied to security workflows. Capable of conducting thorough code reviews and documenting findings effectively for technical audiences.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Programming LanguagesAI Tools ApplicationCode ReviewSecurity WorkflowsCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

PythonJavaScriptJavaSASTDASTSCAIASTRASPOWASP StandardsSecure Coding

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationEagerness to LearnAnalytical Skills

Tools & Technologies

CI/CD PipelinesAppSec ToolsPentesting ToolsAutomated Security Tools

Industry Keywords

Application SecuritySecurity ReportingFindings DocumentationEvidence CollectionInjection FlawsAuthentication WeaknessesInsecure Data Handling

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaJavaScriptPythonSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and iterate on AI-assisted security harnesses, including prompt design, tool integration, and output validation
Develop AI-driven workflows for security reporting, findings documentation, and evidence collection
Research and evaluate emerging AI models and frameworks for application security workflows
Contribute to prototypes integrating LLM APIs into AppSec tooling and testing pipelines
Participate in agentic pentesting tool evaluations, document findings, and support harness refinement
Operate and configure SAST, DAST, SCA, IAST, and RASP tools under mentorship
Triage and validate automated security-tool findings, distinguishing true positives from false positives
Support tool configuration, tuning, and integration within CI/CD pipelines and SDLC workflows
Evaluate and benchmark emerging AppSec tools, including agentic pentesting platforms
Participate in client-facing tool discussions and shadowed engagements
Review application source code for injection flaws, authentication weaknesses, and insecure data handling
Perform manual code reviews across multiple languages using OWASP and secure coding standards
Document findings with evidence, risk context, and remediation guidance
Correlate manual review findings with automated tool output
Shadow client code-review engagements and contribute to findings documentation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently enrolled, or recently graduated with a degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related engineering field; significant hands-on experience with multiple programming languages (required)
Exposure to one or more programming languages (Python, JavaScript, Java, or similar) and interest in reading and analyzing code
Demonstrated interest in AI tools and their application to security workflows
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document findings and present results to technical audiences
Technical aptitude and eagerness to learn hands-on in a fast-paced, practitioner-led environment
Eastern/Central time zone preferred
Physically located within the United States during the entire internship
Available to work 25-29 hours per week, Monday-Friday, supporting the Eastern Time Zone
Personal computing device and access to high-speed internet during working hours
Not living in Alaska, California, Hawaii, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Washington, or Wyoming

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid internship
Potential for full-time employment at the conclusion of the internship
Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only)
Group Medical Insurance options for full-time employees
Group Dental Insurance for full-time employees
12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program for full-time employees
Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance for full-time employees
Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment for full-time employees
Pet Benefit Option for full-time employees