2027 Summer Intern: Cyber Security Intern

UL Solutions; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on housing/travel relocation aid

Networking & development opportunities

Job summary

UL Solutions is seeking a Cyber Security Intern to join our Global Cybersecurity Team in Northbrook, IL. This role offers a hybrid arrangement with three on-site days per week and exposure to multiple security domains, including Governance, IAM, and Cloud Security as part of a 10–12 week project.

You will engage in gathering requirements, designing and testing security solutions, and helping with automation and awareness efforts while learning how security programs are planned and executed

Qualifications

• Rising senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security or related field.
• Excellent computer, spreadsheet, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Indefinite right to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supporting cybersecurity projects by gathering requirements and designing solutions.
• Test security controls and help enhance our security solutions.
• Support IAM initiatives, governance, risk, and compliance activities.
• Coordinate with Cybersecurity, IT, and business stakeholders on requirements and risks.
• Track milestones, risks, issues, and deliverables for projects.
• Develop updates, dashboards, and briefing materials for leadership.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security or related field

Job description

Job Description

From day one, we’ve blazed a trail protecting the planet and everyone on it. We break things, burn things and blow things up. All in the name of safety science. That’s where you come in — because none of it could happen without you. It takes passion to protect people, problem-solving to safeguard personal data and conviction to make the world a more sustainable place. It takes bold ideas and brilliant minds to build a better world for future generations across the globe.

As our global footprint continues to spread across the world, we are looking for a Cyber Security Intern to join our team in Northbrook, IL.

This role is hybrid - 3 days a week on-site.

Responsibilities

What you’ll learn & achieve:

Exciting intern opportunity to be part of the Global Cybersecurity Team and work across multiple security domains, including Governance Risk and Compliance, Vulnerability and Risk Management, Information Security and Awareness, Cloud Security, and Security Operations. You will assist in supporting a variety of cybersecurity projects by gathering requirements for development, designing and testing of security solutions, enhancement and support of our security solutions, and/or creating automation solutions

Learn how cybersecurity programs are planned, governed, and executed across the organization.

Support cybersecurity project planning, tracking, reporting, and delivery.

Assist with Identity and Access Management (IAM) initiatives, including access governance, identity lifecycle, and application onboarding.

Coordinate with Cybersecurity, IT, and business stakeholders to identify requirements, dependencies, risks, and decisions.

Track project milestones, risks, issues, action items, and key deliverables.

Support cybersecurity governance processes and help ensure projects align with security requirements and organizational priorities.

Develop project updates, executive summaries, dashboards, and briefing materials for leadership.

Participate in working sessions to understand cybersecurity architecture, IAM, risk management, and operational processes.

Support cybersecurity awareness, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Learn how cybersecurity strategy is translated into projects, roadmaps, priorities, and measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

What makes you a great fit:

• Rising senior currently pursuing an bachelor’s degree in: Cyber Security or related field.
• Excellent computer, spreadsheet, analytical, problem solving and technical skills and a basic understanding of accounting principles.
• Highly motivated self-starter
• Demonstrated ability to work in a results-oriented, challenging environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Indefinite right to work in the United States

What we offer:

Total Rewards: The hourly rate for this role is $28.50. Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus to assist with housing, travel, and other relocation expenses, subject to terms and conditions. Your internship will consist of a 10-12 week long project, networking, learning & development opportunities, and will provide you with the opportunity to make a real world impact.

Learn More:

Join UL Solutions to be at the center of safety. To learn more about us and the work we do, visitUL.com

About Us

A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers’ product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.