Cybersecurity AI Intern (6 month co-op) job opportunity at Proofpoint.



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Proofpoint Cybersecurity AI Intern (6 month co-op)
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About Us:   Proofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity. We protect how people, data, and AI agents connect across email, cloud, and collaboration tools. Over 80 of the Fortune 100, 10,000 large enterprises, and millions of smaller organizations trust Proofpoint to stop threats, prevent data loss, and build resilience across their people and AI workflows. Our mission is simple: safeguard the digital world and empower people to work securely and confidently. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people. How We Work: At Proofpoint you’ll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity guided by our BRAVE core values:  Bold in how we dream and innovate Responsive to feedback, challenges and opportunities Accountable for results and best in class outcomes Visionary in future focused problem-solving Exceptional in execution and impact About Us   Proofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity. We protect how people, data, and AI agents connect across email, cloud, and collaboration tools. Over 80 of the Fortune 100, 10,000 large enterprises, and millions of smaller organizations trust Proofpoint to stop threats, prevent data loss, and build resilience across their people and AI workflows. Our mission is simple: safeguard the digital world and empower people to work securely and confidently. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.     How We Work   At Proofpoint   you’ll   be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity guided by our BRAVE core values:      Bold   in how we dream and innovate   Responsive   to feedback,   challenges   and opportunities   Accountable   for results and best in class outcomes   Visionary   in future focused problem-solving   Exceptional   in execution and impact       What   you’ll   do   Apply LLMs and agentic tooling to email security problems (e.g., phishing analysis, intent extraction, triage workflows)   Build small prototypes and automation (including browser-based/agent workflows where helpful)   Help create and evaluate datasets (including synthetic security datasets)   Document findings and turn them into practical recommendations   What   you’ll   need to succeed   Background in cybersecurity (coursework or projects; familiarity with phishing/social engineering is a plus)   Comfortable scripting in Python (or willing to ramp quickly); basic Git   Interest in modern AI tools (LLMs, multimodal, prompt/eval workflows) and an experimental mindset   Collaborative mindset - communicates clearly, seeks feedback early, and shares learnings with the team   Nice to have   Any exposure to email security, threat intel, or SOC workflows   Familiarity with basic data handling (CSV/JSON/logs) and simple evaluation metrics   Why Proofpoint? At Proofpoint, we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few reasons you’ll love working with us: Competitive compensation Comprehensive benefits Career success on your terms Flexible work environment Annual wellness and community outreach days Always on recognition for your contributions Global collaboration and networking opportunities   Our Culture: Our culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose and drive success-every day, for everyone. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to accessibility@proofpoint.com .   How to Apply Interested? Submit your application along with any supporting information- we can’t wait to hear from you!

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