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Security Data Scientist Intern (Boulder, CO - Summer 2025)

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Splunk

Security Data Scientist Intern (Boulder, CO - Summer 2025)

Golden, CO

CO Salary Range: USD 38.00 per hour

Splunk is here to build a safer and more resilient digital world. The world's leading enterprises use our unified security and observability platform to keep their digital systems secure and reliable. While customers love our technology, it's our people that make Splunk stand out as an amazing career destination and why we've won so many awards as a best place to work. If you become a Splunker, we want your whole, authentic self, what we call your "million data points". So bring your work experience, problem-solving skills and talent, of course, but also bring your joy, your passion and all the things that make you, you.
Role Summary

Splunk is looking for Bachelor's or Master's students to join our team for Summer 2025! As a Security Data Scientist Intern, you will work on a real project (or a few) focused on ML detections within security contexts and have an opportunity to enjoy our dynamic, startup-like environment.

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You will experience Splunking and what defines our culture while honing the skills which separate our development teams from others. Working to support internal and external customer needs, you will collaborate with multi-functional teams, receive mentorship, and gain insight into our values-driven process. Our goal is both to support your growth and development while empowering you for a successful start to your career.
What you'll get to do
  • Achieve data science and product management goals set by you and your mentor within the context of security
  • Learn about Splunk, both the product and the company
  • Work and socialize with other interns and full-time Splunkers
  • Collaborate with diverse partners to help them make data driven decisions around how to improve our products
  • Do a short term project that will have visible impact
  • Grow your technical and business skills
Must-have Qualifications
  • Actively pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Informatics, Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics or a related technical field, and a strong record of academic achievement.
  • At least one semester/quarter remaining to complete after the internship
  • Available to work 40 hours a week for 12 weeks
Nice-to-have Qualifications

We've taken special care to separate the must-have qualifications from the nice-to-haves. "Nice-to-have" means just that: Nice. To. Have. So, don't worry if you can't check off every box. We're not hiring a list of bullet points-we're interested in the whole you.
  • You possess superb interpersonal and communication skills
  • You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • You are willing to explore open-ended questions and present compelling arguments using data
  • You know how to use Excel, SQL, and visualization tools such as Tableau
  • You can apply statistics to real-life security problems
  • You have exposure to security data, huge plus if its for large scale analytics
  • You can articulate a business case and dissect the value proposition of a product
  • You have previous internship in a related field
  • Bonus if you can build searches and dashboards in Splunk
Our Splunktern Program allows incoming interns the flexibility to choose from three start dates, currently anticipated to be:
  • Monday, May 20, 2024
  • Monday, June 3, 2024
  • Monday, June 17, 2024
Candidates should consider their availability to start on one of these three dates prior to submitting an application. Please note: the dates above are subject to change at Splunk's sole discretion.
Splunk is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Splunk, we believe creating a culture of belonging isn't just the right thing to do; it's also the smart thing. We prioritize diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging to ensure our employees are supported to bring their best, most authentic selves to work where they can thrive. Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Note:

Base Pay is based on a candidate completing 2 years of university or the academic equivalent

Base Pay

SF Bay Area, Seattle Metro and New York City Metro Area

Base Pay: $38 per hour

California (excludes SF Bay Area), Washington (excludes Seattle Metro), Washington DC Metro, and Massachusetts

Base Pay: $35 per hour

All other cities and states excluding California, Washington, Massachusetts, New York City Metro Area and Washington DC Metro Area.

Base Pay: $31 per hour

Splunk provides flexibility and choice in the working arrangement for most roles, including remote and/or in-office roles. We have a market-based pay structure which varies by location. Please note that the base pay is a guideline and for candidates who receive an offer, the base pay will vary based on factors such as work location as set out above, as well as the knowledge, skills, year in school and experience of the candidate. In addition to base pay, this role may be eligible for benefits.

Client-provided location(s): Colorado, USA
Job ID: splunk-wjvfT6AprjV6
Employment Type: Intern

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • Life Insurance
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Work-From-Home Stipend
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Pet-friendly Office
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)