Global Security Design & Engineering Intern, Spring 2026

Job Summary:

About the Role & Program

The Security Design and Engineering team powers the larger Global Security organization to help protect the people, assets, resources, and intellectual property of The Walt Disney Company against threats of all types. Our dynamic team is committed to developing, designing, and deploying technology applications across various areas of our enterprise. Our full spectrum of solutions includes the latest video and access management advancements, predictive analytics platforms, advanced perimeter security tools, visitor management, and even counter UAS (drones).

This internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in the Glendale, CA area from January 2026 – June 2026.

What You Will Do

As part of the Global Security Design & Engineering (GSDE) Center of Excellence (COE), you will be responsible for the technical coordination and integration of Research & Development (R&D) and program activities.

As an intern on the team, you will have the opportunity to:

• Assist GSDE Manager(s) and the Program Manager in physical security R&D testing, evaluation and documentation

• Assist in facilitating establishing the COE process and governance model and general program development

• Assist in organizing and facilitating COE communication, promotional and program activities

• Assist with quality assurance and control, both with design documentation as well as field construction

• Assisting in the resolution of questions arising from R&D testing

• Provide technical input to other project team members as required to assist with program decision-making

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Working knowledge and strong interest in learning physical security technology and software

• Strong written and spoken communication skills – Experience drafting executive summaries

• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Teams) 

• Ability to take direction, adapt to change, establish relationships, and work in a team environment

• Comfortable taking initiative – Quick learner with a positive attitude

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong interest and desire to learn more about security and technology

• Previous experience in research and development

Education

• Junior or Senior preferred

• Major or previous coursework in Engineering, Computer Science, Security or closely related field

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information:

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship ​

• Be at least 18 years of age ​

• Possess unrestricted work authorization ​

• Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program

Additional Information

• Candidate must be fully available to work full time hours (approximately 40 hours per week) for the duration of the internship.

• This internship is an on-site position, but also requires a working, reliable internet connection as well as a quiet, dedicated workspace for the days you may work from home.

• Able to provide your own housing and reliable transportation for the duration of the internship program

• We highly encourage applicants to print a copy of this job description so they can refer to it in the event they are selected to move forward in the interview process. Note that it will not be accessible once the posting is closed.

The pay rate for this role in California is $22.50 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: