Data Security Intern
Zoox
Foster City, CA, USA
USD 5,500-7,500 / month
Posted on Nov 25, 2025
Zoox’s internship program provides hands-on experiences with state of the art technology, mentorship from some of the industry's brightest minds, and the opportunity to play a part in our success. Internships at Zoox are reserved for those who demonstrate outstanding academic performance, activities outside their course work, aptitude, curiosity, and a passion for Zoox's mission.
In this Role, You will...
- Assist in mapping and creating Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs) to visually represent how customer data is captured, processed, stored, and shared across various applications, systems, and vendors.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate data security risks.
- Work closely within the InfoSec team to address security concerns and help with incident response.
- Support the development and implementation of data protection strategies and initiatives.
- Review and improve InfoSec controls to ensure they are up to date and fully applied.
- Query databases and manipulate data to prepare datasets for analysis, focusing on human behavior.
- Assist in creating reports, charts, and graphs to present findings and insights on data flows to stakeholders.
- Participate in meetings and contribute to discussions on data security issues and solutions.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Information Security, or related field
- Basic understanding of privacy, data management principles, and database concepts.
- Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles, including threat modeling, application security testing, and secure software development practices.
- A passion for computers and security.
- Desire to learn and have a strong sense of curiosity.
- Able to commit to a 12-week internship beginning in May or June of 2026, and are available full-time (M-F 9am - 5 pm).
- Ability to relocate to the Bay Area, California for the duration of the internship.
Qualifications
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the capacity to break down complex concepts for various audiences.
- Familiarity with data flow diagram methodologies or a strong interest in learning visual process documentation.
- Familiarity with networking concepts (how websites work, how ports and IP addresses work, how encryption works, etc.).
Bonus Qualifications
- SQL knowledge
- Knowledge of data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau
- Familiarity with data protection tools and technologies is a plus.
The monthly salary range for this position is $5,500 to $7,500. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level of education. Additional benefits may include medical insurance, and a housing stipend (relocation assistance will be offered based on eligibility).