Internship, Security Analyst, Security Intelligence (Winter/Spring 2025)

What To Expect
Security Intelligence Analysts are responsible for the protection of Tesla's intellectual property, reputation, trade secrets, and confidential information. This role will support proactive and reactive risk management projects, conduct limited technical signal review, and actively address internal and external threats to Tesla's intellectual property.

What You'll Do

IP Protection and support of programs designed to reduce IP loss risk to Tesla crown jewel programs and unannounced projects

Training and Awareness and support ongoing training and awareness efforts, emphasizing information security/IP protection best practices

Enhanced background reviews and support review of candidates for high-impact roles across the company to assess risk of IP theft

Partner with key stakeholders across the company to identify risks to sensitive IP and collaborate with cross functional partners to mitigate those risks

Support sensitive, complex, and confidential investigations into incidents of data loss and intellectual property theft, technology misuse, and conflict of interest

Collaborate with technical forensic and human investigations to mitigate risks and/or vectors of IP loss identified during investigations

Partner with Legal and Human Resources and other investigative/analysis functions across the company to optimize IP risk reduction and investigations

What You'll Bring

Currently pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, International Relations, or related field of study with a graduation date between 2025 – 2026

Able to relocate and work on site in Palo Alto, CA

Proficiency in open-source research

Familiarity with Insider Threat/Risk concepts/programs, willing to learn same

Proven track record managing multiple complex projects simultaneously and focusing on critical priorities with minimal supervision

Demonstrated success in cross functional collaboration and the ability to learn new technologies quickly

Comfort with ambiguity; the ability to change focus quickly due to shifting corporate priorities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including SharePoint, OneDrive, PowerPoint, Excel; experience with MISP, Navigator, Splunk or XSOAR is a plus

The highest level of integrity and honesty and the ability to protect sensitive confidential information

Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:

Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction

Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits

Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans. Both have an option with a $0 payroll contribution

Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSA

Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

LGBTQ+ care concierge services

401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits

Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Sick time after 90 days of employment and Paid Holidays

Back-up childcare and parenting support resources

Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance

Commuter benefits

Employee discounts and perks program

Expected Compensation

$27.00 - $38.00/hour + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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