Cybersecurity Engineer Intern

Your work days are brighter here.

At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise, one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since, the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. That’s why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don’t need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion, it's what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey? Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here.

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About the Team

Workday’s Security Organization is a group of dedicated professionals passionate about protecting our customers and the company. We serve as the principal security advisors to the business, collaborating with various internal teams—from Legal and Compliance to Product Development and Business Technology—to build and maintain a secure environment.

We work across a wide range of security domains, including threat detection, vulnerability management, and enterprise identity. We are a collaborative, transparent, and authentic group of problem-solvers who are dedicated to securing Workday’s corporate systems, infrastructure, and data at scale, ensuring a secure foundation for our business.

About the Role

As a Cybersecurity Engineer Intern, you will join a team of experienced security professionals. This is a hands-on role where you will contribute to the safety of Workday's technologies, from our applications and services to our underlying infrastructure.

You will gain valuable experience by:

• Delivering security into Workday's technologies and ensuring security is a core component of how we build and operate.

• Assessing and reviewing the security of technical architecture and enterprise applications.

• Developing and deploying tools and automation to improve security across the Workday platform.

• Collaborating with business and technology teams to resolve security concerns and remediate risks.

This internship is a phenomenal opportunity to apply your skills to real-world security challenges while learning from a best-in-class team committed to your growth.

Workday Internship Program:

Ready for your career to shine? At Workday, we believe that the next generation of talent is essential to our success, which is why we seek hard-working students with open minds, new perspectives and bright ideas to join our Intern Program. During the 12-week in-person internship experience, you’ll make an impact at Workday by engaging in meaningful work, all the while forging professional connections, and strengthening your skills in an encouraging environment. Plus, you’ll be encouraged to bring your brightest self to work with coaching and mentorship, connection events and exposure to Workday’s stellar culture while living our Core Values.

Let’s make work days brighter. Apply today to start your career as a member of the Workday!

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About You

Basic Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a similar degree program.

• Anticipated graduation date no earlier than December 2026.

• Available for a full-time in-person 12-week internship for the Summer of 2026 in Pleasanton, CA and you will return to your university program after the conclusion of the internship.

• Have basic knowledge of security principles, systems, a