Cybersecurity Full Stack Developer Intern

Job Summary:

Zymo Research is looking for a highly motivated summer Cybersecurity Full Stack Developer Intern who can help develop and protect our web applications from the ground up. You’ll collaborate with our software development teams to build secure front-end and back-end solutions, ensuring our applications meet top security standards.

If you are passionate about directly contributing to scientific advancement alongside industry veterans in a highly collaborative environment, we want you! This position is a full-time summer internship.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Develop Secure Web Applications

• Write and maintain front-end code (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) as well as back-end logic (in languages like Python, Node.js, or similar) with a focus on security best practices.
• Integrate APIs and databases, ensuring data is handled securely.

2. Identify & Mitigate Vulnerabilities

• Conduct basic security assessments (e.g., OWASP Top 10 checks) on both client-side and server-side components.
• Collaborate with security experts to implement fixes for any discovered vulnerabilities.

3. Implement Authentication & Authorization

• Set up secure user authentication flows using modern protocols (OAuth, JWT) and best practices (multi-factor auth).
• Manage user roles/permissions and ensure data privacy compliance.

4. Document & Communicate

• Maintain clear documentation of your code, design decisions, and security checks.
• Present findings to the team, explaining both technical and security considerations in a straightforward way.

Cybersecurity & Full Stack Skills:

• Front-End Development: Comfortable with HTML, CSS, JavaScript (ES6+). Familiarity with frameworks like React or Angular is a plus.
• Back-End Development: Experience in Python, Node.js, or other server-side languages. Knowledge of RESTful API design.
• Database Knowledge: Understanding of SQL (MySQL/PostgreSQL) or NoSQL (MongoDB) databases, with a focus on secure queries and data handling.
• Security Best Practices: Basic familiarity with OWASP Top 10, secure coding principles, and encryption/hashing fundamentals (AES, RSA, SHA).
• Authentication/Authorization: Exposure to sessions, tokens (JWT), OAuth flows, and multi-factor authentication.

Education and Experience:

• Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of full stack web development concepts, from front-end design to server-side logic.
• Interest in cybersecurity, with a desire to learn more about threat analysis and secure coding.
• Strong communication skills for clear technical explanations.
• Attention to detail in code quality, documentation, and security considerations.

About Us:

Since its inception in 1994, Zymo Research has been proudly serving the scientific community by providing innovative, reliable, and high-quality research tools and products. Whether it's DNA, RNA, epigenetics, microbiomics, protein, or yeast-based research, our philosophy remains the same: To provide the highest quality products in the industry while ensuring they are both simple to use and reliable in their performance.

Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Orange County Register in 2021, 2022, and named a Top Workplace USA in 2023, Zymo Research continues to be a vibrant community where employees thrive, feel connected, and are inspired by their work. If you are passionate about contributing to scientific advancement and want to be part of an exceptional team in a dynamic, growing company, we'd love to hear from you!

Compensation:

The estimated base compensation range for this position is $20/hour at the time of posting. Actual compensation details will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

Zymo Research welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. These include sex, age, color, race, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical & mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other protected status as defined by federal, state, or local law.

Location:

Onsite – Zymo Research HQ – 17062 Murphy Ave. Irvine, CA 92614

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