2027 IT / Cybersecurity Engineer Intern - Chicago, IL

NFP Corp; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Wealthspire's Summer Internship Program offers hands-on cybersecurity experience in the Chicago office, focusing on monitoring, threat detection, and incident response within the Cybersecurity team.

You will collaborate with Technology, Risk, and business teams to learn secure architecture design, regulatory compliance, and best practices while supporting ongoing security initiatives.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field.
• Interest in cybersecurity, risk, and information security.
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts, networks, OS, or cloud tech.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Monitor systems and review security alerts with the Cybersecurity team.
• Identify and document potential threats or vulnerabilities.
• Participate in incident response and maintain incident documentation.
• Support security assessments, testing, and remediation tracking.
• Assist with cybersecurity policies, procedures, and docs.
• Collaborate with Technology, Risk, and business teams on initiatives.
• Research emerging threats and industry best practices.
• Promote cybersecurity awareness and regulatory compliance.
• Complete cybersecurity projects and assignments.
• Lift and carry up to 25 pounds with accommodations.

Skills

Cybersecurity fundamentals

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree candidate in Cybersecurity/IT/CS

Tools

Security monitoring tools

Incident response tooling

Job description

Posting Description

About the Company:

Wealthspire is a leading wealth management, retirement advisory, and business management firm serving individuals, families, endowments, and institutions across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. We provide a comprehensive platform that brings together wealth management, institutional consulting, business management, family office, and retirement plan advisory services - empowering clients to navigate complexity with clarity and confidence.

With over 1,200 employees across more than 40 offices, we deliver insights and solutions backed by deep research, technology, and decades of expertise. Our collective businesses create a unified ecosystem designed to meet clients wherever they are in their financial journey. Wealthspire is redefining the future of financial solutions through collaboration, scale, and a steadfast commitment to putting people first - our clients, our colleagues, and our communities.

For more information, visit www.wealthspire.com. Wealthspire Advisors LLC, Fiducient Advisors LLC, Wealthspire Retirement, LLC, dba Wealthspire Retirement Advisory, and certain other affiliates are separately registered investment advisers.

Internship Program Overview:

Our 10-week Summer Internship Program provides an opportunity to learn about the practices that safeguard the firm’s systems, data, and technology infrastructure. As part of the Wealthspire Cybersecurity team, the intern will gain hands‑on experience supporting proactive monitoring, threat detection, and incident response, while developing an understanding of secure architecture design and maintenance. The intern will collaborate with colleagues across Technology, Risk, and the business to learn how security best practices are applied, risks are mitigated, and business objectives are supported while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.

Location: Chicago, IL

Key responsibilities include:

• Support the Cybersecurity team with monitoring systems and reviewing security alerts.


• Assist with identifying, documenting, and escalating potential security threats or vulnerabilities.


• Participate in incident response activities and help maintain accurate incident documentation.


• Support security assessments, testing, and remediation tracking.


• Assist with maintaining cybersecurity policies, procedures, and technical documentation.


• Collaborate with Technology, Risk, and business teams on cybersecurity initiatives.


• Conduct research on emerging threats, security trends, and industry best practices.


• Help promote cybersecurity awareness and support compliance with regulatory requirements.


• Complete additional cybersecurity projects and assignments throughout the internship.


• Lift and carry materials weighing up to 25 pounds, with reasonable accommodations available to support the performance of essential job functions.

Qualifications:

• Preferably a rising senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field


• Strong interest in cybersecurity, technology risk, and information security.


• Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts, networks, operating systems, or cloud technologies.


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.


• Excellent attention to detail


• Strong organizational and prioritization skills


• Problem solving skillset, paired with the ability to handle multiple projects at one time


• Effective written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.


• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities.


• Previous internship, academic project, or coursework related to cybersecurity is preferred but not required.

The summer internship experience provides interns with meaningful exposure to the financial services industry. Interns will gain experience in IT/Cybersecurity function, while building valuable skills for a successful career.

The hourly range for this position is $20.00 – $22.00 per hour. The base salary offered will be determined by factors including, but not limited to, experience, credentials, education, certifications, skill level required for the position, the scope of the position, and geographic location. Actual base salary offered will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance‑based incentives.

Wealthspire is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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