Summer Internship Program 2027 - Cybersecurity Engineering Intern

Intercontinental Exchange Holdings, Inc.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Intercontinental Exchange Holdings, Inc. in London invites applications for a Cybersecurity Engineering Intern.

The role offers hands-on exposure to security design across endpoint, network, and cloud environments, with involvement in AI security and container security initiatives. You will work with security architects to align governance, compliance, and software supply chain controls, while developing automation tools to improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• Penultimate-year bachelor student in a relevant field.
• Working knowledge of networking fundamentals.
• Exposure to at least one scripting or programming language (Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar).
• Basic familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization concepts (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Understanding of core security concepts (authentication/authorization, encryption, vulnerability management) and familiarity with Linux/Windows environments.

Responsibilities

• Support design and implementation of security controls across endpoint, network, and cloud environments.
• Develop understanding of cloud and container infrastructure and how security controls apply.
• Collaborate with security architects on governance, compliance, and software supply chain controls including AI security policy.
• Build automation scripts and tools to streamline tasks and improve operational efficiency.

Skills

Networking fundamentals

Python

PowerShell

Bash

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Security concepts

Linux

Windows

Education

Penultimate year bachelor’s degree

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Description

The ICE Internship Program offers a dynamic opportunity to combine hands-on, impactful work on projects that shape our business, alongside practical career and professional development. You'll build meaningful connections, strengthen your interpersonal skills, and contribute in ways that truly make a difference.

Beyond your day-to-day responsibilities, you'll participate in weekly sessions led by industry leaders, connect with fellow interns, and deepen your understanding of the financial services, technology, and mortgage industries.

The Cybersecurity Engineering Intern will support security control design and implementation across endpoint, network, and cloud environments, contributing to AI security, cloud/container security, and endpoint security initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and implementation of security controls across endpoint, network, and cloud environments, gaining exposure to enterprise-scale security tooling including vulnerability management and supply chain security platforms
• Develop a working understanding of cloud and container infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Kubernetes) and how security controls are applied across these environments
• Collaborate with security architects and engineers on governance and compliance initiatives, such as software supply chain controls and AI security policy
• Build automation scripts and tools to streamline tasks and improve operational efficiency

Knowledge and Experience

• Applicant must be studying in their penultimate year of a bachelor's degree
• Working knowledge of networking fundamentals
• Exposure to at least one scripting or programming language (Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar)
• Basic familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization concepts (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Understanding of core security concepts (authentication/authorization, encryption, vulnerability management, common attack vectors)
• Familiarity with Linux and Windows operating system environments

Internship Program Schedule

Internships start on 28 June 2027 and run until 10 September 2027.

Please note: Interns should be available to work full-time, 5 days a week, at our London office for the entire duration of the internship program. Partial participation or alternate dates cannot be accommodated.