Internship - Information Security - Summer 2025

ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE

As an end-to-end space transportation company, Firefly Aerospace is on a mission to enable our world to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. Our launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to the surface of the Moon and beyond. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.

SUMMARY

As an Information Security Automation Intern at Firefly, you will play a critical role in advancing our automation journey. This role focuses on building, maintaining, and optimizing scripts and workflows to automate processes related to security tools, compliance activities, and integrations with various applications. You will work closely with the Information Security to streamline operations, reduce manual workloads, and enhance security tool efficiency through automation.

This position offers a unique opportunity to develop advanced technical skills in a fast-paced environment while contributing to Firefly’s security posture. You will gain hands-on experience in scripting, API integrations, and security tool automation under the mentorship of experienced professionals. This role is ideal for someone passionate about leveraging programming and automation to improve security processes and compliance initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain automation scripts in Python, Bash, and/or other scripting languages to support security tools and compliance workflows.
• Integrate security tools with applications using REST APIs, improving data exchange and process efficiency.
• Assist in creating and deploying automated processes for vulnerability management, patch management, and compliance reporting.
• Research, design, and document reusable automation workflows that align with organizational security goals.
• Assist in automating compliance tasks for standards like NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and regulatory frameworks.
• Support the development of custom scripts to monitor and respond to security events.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand existing workflows and identify opportunities for automation.
• Maintain accurate documentation for scripts, integrations, and automation workflows.
• Conduct proof-of-concept testing for new automation technologies or methodologies.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Current enrollment in (or recent graduate of) a BS or MS program in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field.
• Experience with programming/scripting languages such as Python, Bash, and PowerShell
• Solid understanding of REST API concepts, including GET/POST methods, authentication (OAuth, API keys), and JSON parsing.
• A strong interest in security automation and improving operational efficiency.
• Knowledge of version control systems like Git.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate technical ideas clearly and work in a collaborative team environment.

Desired:

• Familiarity with common security and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, SOC 2).
• Basic understanding of networking concepts and protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS).
• Experience with cloud security tools and automation (e.g., AWS Lambda, Azure Functions).
• Hands-on experience working with security tools such as SIEMs, vulnerability scanners, or endpoint detection platforms.
• Exposure to configuration management tools like Ansible, Terraform, or similar technologies.
• Certifications such as CompTIA Security+ or CompTIA Network+.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.