Job Description
SpyCloud is on a mission to make the internet a safer place by disrupting the criminal underground. SpyCloud’s solutions thwart cyberattacks and protect more than 4 billion accounts worldwide. Cybersecurity is an exciting, evolving space, and being at the forefront of the fight to disrupt cybercrime makes SpyCloud a special place to work. If you’re driven to align your career with a fantastic mission, look no further!
Internship Details:
This 9-week hybrid internship in Austin, TX is designed to provide real-world experience, hands-on learning, and meaningful mentorship. At SpyCloud, we believe in learning by doing, which is why our interns work on real, high-impact projects that contribute to our mission.
Required Hybrid Schedule: In-Office Wednesdays at our South Congress office (additional in-office days may be requested by your team)
Dates: June 3 - August 7
Overview of Job/Team:
We are looking for a Cloud Operations Intern to join our DevOps / Cloud Operations team for the summer. In this role, you will gain hands-on experience supporting the systems and tooling that power SpyCloud’s cloud infrastructure, with a focus on monitoring, alerting, and observability.
You will work closely with experienced engineers to improve visibility into system performance, enhance alert quality, and contribute to automation efforts. This is a highly collaborative environment where async work is common, and interns are paired directly with engineers to learn, build, and deliver meaningful improvements to production systems.
What You'll Do:
Support monitoring and observability initiatives across cloud infrastructure
Assist with alert tuning to improve signal-to-noise ratio and reduce alert fatigue
Build and enhance dashboards to provide clear visibility into system health and performance
Contribute to automation efforts using infrastructure-as-code and scripting
Work with tools such as AWS CloudWatch, New Relic, PagerDuty, Spacelift, and Terraform
Partner with engineers on ongoing projects and improvements
Participate in collaborative problem-solving and learning opportunities within the team
Document processes, dashboards, and improvements for broader team use
Requirements:
Educational Background:
Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
Professional Experience:
Experience through coursework, academic projects, or prior internships working with cloud technologies or infrastructure
Technical Proficiency:
Familiarity with Python or Bash
Working knowledge of Linux systems
Basic understanding of cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
Exposure to infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation
Skills:
Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
Ability to learn quickly and apply new concepts in a technical environment
Clear communication skills and willingness to collaborate in a team setting
Ability to work effectively in an async, distributed team environment
Work Environment:
Hybrid work environment based in Austin, TX with in-office collaboration and remote flexibility
No on-call responsibilities; focused on learning, support, and project-based contributions
Nice to Have:
Experience using monitoring, observability, or alerting tools (e.g., CloudWatch, NewRelic, Grafana, etc.)
Academic or personal projects leveraging infrastructure as code
Familiarity with incident management concepts or tooling (e.g., PagerDuty)
Why SpyCloud?
Hands-on experience – No busy work here! You’ll contribute to real projects that matter.
Support & mentorship – You’ll be paired with mentors and have access to the brightest minds on Team SpyCloud
Networking & exposure – Engage with leadership, cross-functional teams, and fellow interns.
A collaborative, high-energy culture – Work in a dynamic startup environment that values innovation and impact.
SpyCloud is not sponsoring visas at this time.
For applicants residing in California, please click here to read SpyCloud's CCPA Notice.
For applicants residing in the UK, please click here to read SpyCloud's Employee Privacy Notice.
U.S.-Based Benefits + Perks (for Full Time Employees):
At SpyCloud, we are committed to working alongside individuals who are equally passionate about preventing cybercrime, regardless of their department or role. Guided by our core values in all business decisions, we prioritize unity in our mission and ensure all SpyCloud employees have the support and benefits they need to stay focused on our goals. In addition to our engaging workspace in South Austin, flexible and remote-friendly work options, and competitive salary package, we offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
401(k) with Employer Contribution
Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) available with Employer Contribution
Employer Paid Life, Short-term, and Long-term Disability Insurance
Generous PTO Plan and 16 paid holidays per year
U.K.-Based Benefits + Perks (for Full Time Employees):
Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Contribution
Employer Provided Private Health Insurance and Healthcare Cashplan
Employer Paid Life Insurance and Income Replacement
Generous Holiday Plan and 14 paid holidays per year
About SpyCloud:
SpyCloud transforms recaptured darknet data to disrupt cybercrime. Its automated identity threat protection solutions leverage advanced analytics and AI to proactively prevent ransomware and account takeover, detect insider threats, safeguard employee and consumer identities, and accelerate cybercrime investigations. SpyCloud's data from breaches, malware-infected devices, and successful phishes also powers many popular dark web monitoring and identity theft protection offerings. Customers include seven of the Fortune 10, along with hundreds of global enterprises, mid-sized companies, and government agencies worldwide. Headquartered in Austin, TX, SpyCloud is home to more than 200 cybersecurity experts whose mission is to protect businesses and consumers from the stolen identity data criminals are using to target them now.
To learn more and see insights on your company’s exposed data, visit spycloud.com.
Our Mission:
Our mission is to make the internet a safer place by disrupting the criminal underground. Together with our customers and partners, we aim to end criminals’ ability to profit from stolen information.
Who We Are:
SpyCloud is a place for innovative, collaborative, and problem-solvers to thrive. Individually, we’re amazing, but together, we’re unstoppable. We celebrate diversity and various perspectives and aim to create an inclusive and supportive environment for all. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. SpyCloud complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
SpyCloud expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment. Improper interference with the ability of SpyCloud's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. SpyCloud shares the right to work and participates in the E-Verify program in all locations.
If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us.
Our Culture:
Our culture is something really special. We’re all driven to disrupt the cybercriminal economy as we keep customer accounts safe from compromise. We support a truly worthy and serious mission, but we have fun doing it together. If you are driven, inventive, and collaborative, you’ll fit right in.
SpyCloud’s Recruitment Policy:
We will never ask an applicant for sensitive or personal financial information during the recruitment process. We advise all applicants seeking employment with SpyCloud to review available information on recruitment fraud. Anyone who suspects that they have been contacted by someone falsely representing SpyCloud should email careers@spycloud.com.
Compensation Transparency Policy:
At SpyCloud, we believe in transparency and fairness in compensation. We strive to ensure that all employees are fairly compensated for their contributions, and we openly discuss our compensation philosophy and structure. We are committed to providing competitive salaries and benefits packages to attract and retain top talent, and we encourage open dialogue and feedback regarding compensation matters.
Learn more and apply: SpyCloud Careers