Intern - Year Round (Public Key Infrastructure)

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day certificate lifecycle operations including issuance, renewal, replacement, and revocation
• Assist in building and maintaining automation for certificate deployment across on-prem and cloud/Kubernetes environments
• Develop and enhance scripts using PowerShell and other programming languages to reduce manual processes
• Contribute to automation patterns for Kubernetes certificate management and platform integrations
• Support operational workflows including ServiceNow ticketing, notifications, and escalation processes
• Perform research, analysis, and documentation including outage root cause analysis and runbooks
• Collaborate with engineering, security, and infrastructure teams to deliver scalable, reliable solutions

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field
• Foundational understanding of PKI concepts and X.509 certificates
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly and work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be currently enrolled in college-level courses or a degree-seeking program throughout the duration of the internship

Preferred Qualifications

• PowerShell scripting and automation experience
• Basic knowledge of Kubernetes, DevOps, or cloud platforms
• Familiarity with certificate management tools such as CyberArk or Venafi
• Exposure to programming or automation frameworks

About the Company

Navy Federal Credit Union provides a meaningful career experience within a culture that is energized, engaged, and committed. We are recognized as one of the most trustworthy and best places to work in the industry, offering a mission-driven environment for tech professionals.