Security Intern
Role Overview
This is a junior-level Security Intern role supporting the Security team in governance, risk, and compliance initiatives. Day-to-day tasks include assisting with customer-facing security processes, reviewing documentation, and improving security workflows. The hire will contribute to structured security operations, helping scale internal processes and enhance customer trust in a fast-paced environment.
Perks & Benefits
The role is fully remote, offering flexible hours of 20-40 per week with a competitive compensation of $30/hour. It provides hands-on exposure to security operations and cross-functional collaboration, fostering career growth in cybersecurity at a well-funded startup. The culture is dynamic, focused on process improvement and operational efficiency, typical of high-growth tech environments.
Full Job Description
About Adaptive
Adaptive is a cybersecurity startup on a mission to stop AI-powered cyberattacks. In December 2025, the company announced an $81M Series B led by NVIDIA and Bain Capital Ventures, with participation from Capital One Ventures, Citi Ventures, and continued support from Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), the OpenAI Startup Fund, and Abstract Ventures. The round marked NVIDIA’s first AI cybersecurity investment.
Adaptive was founded by Brian Long and Andrew Jones, repeat entrepreneurs who have built and scaled category-defining companies. Brian and Andrew previously co-founded Attentive, which grew to more than $500M in annual revenue and a $10B+ valuation, and TapCommerce, which was acquired by Twitter. Together, they bring deep experience building high-growth, product-led businesses at massive scale as Adaptive builds the security layer for the AI era.
Trusted by leading banks, technology companies, and healthcare organizations, Adaptive protects teams from emerging threats like deepfakes, smishing, and AI-powered voice scams. With rapid enterprise adoption and a $200B+ market ahead, the company is just getting started.
Role Overview
We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Security Intern to support our Security team across governance, risk, and compliance initiatives. This role offers hands-on exposure to security operations, customer-facing security processes, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment.
You will contribute to structured security initiatives that directly support business operations and customer trust, while helping improve and scale internal processes.
Responsibilities
Support customer-facing security and assurance initiatives
Assist with reviewing and maintaining security documentation
Partner with internal teams to gather and validate information
Help organize, streamline, and automate security workflows and processes
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency in recurring security tasks
Track and support time-sensitive security-related requests
Contribute to improving documentation accuracy and consistency
Qualifications
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s/Masters Degree
Strong written communication skills
High attention to detail and organizational ability
Interest in process improvement and operational efficiency
Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
Compensation: $30/hr
Expected Hours: 20-40 hrs per week
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