2027 Summer Internship Program - Information Security Intern

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Networking opportunities

On-site dining

Flexible hours

FedLearning access

On-site fitness center

Job summary

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta offers an internship in information security. The role supports district-specific security services and works closely with central security teams to address local needs.

Onsite work is required, and the program provides professional development and networking opportunities. The internship emphasizes practical exposure to incident coordination, threat monitoring, risk assessment, and collaboration across time zones.

Qualifications

• Understand TCP/IP, DNS, routing, and firewalls to see data movement and hidden vulnerabilities.
• Know Windows and Linux command lines, file structures, and user permissions.
• Grasp core security ideas like CIA triad, threat analysis, and basic risk management.
• Write simple scripts in Python or PowerShell to automate tasks and analyze data.

Responsibilities

• Support district-specific security services within local information security function.
• Coordinate incident response, threat monitoring, and risk assurance with central security teams.

Skills

Networking basics

Windows & Linux basics

Security concepts (CIA triad)

Scripting (Python/PowerShell)

Education

Computer Science

Cybersecurity

Risk Management

Computer Information Systems

Job description

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

As an employee of the Atlanta Fed, you will help support our mission of promoting the stability and efficiency of the U.S. economy and financial system. Your work will affect the economy of the Southeast, the United States, and the world. The work we do here is important, and how we do it is just as important as what we do. We live our values of integrity, excellence, and respect every day. We do the right thing, we do things right, and we treat people right. A career at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta gives you the chance to do work that touches lives and helps communities prosper.

The Bank believes in flexibility to balance the demands of work and life while also recognizing the necessity of connecting and collaborating with our colleagues in person. Onsite work is an essential function of this position, and you are required to be onsite according to the schedule set by your management.

OUR BANK - The Federal Reserve is the central bank of the United States and is one of the most influential, trusted, and prestigious financial organizations. It consists of twelve Reserve Banks located around the country and the Board of Governors in Washington, D.C. The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta territory covers the Sixth Federal Reserve District, which includes Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, and portions of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee. The Atlanta Fed and the other Reserve Banks play an important part in all three of the Fed's functions: monetary policy, bank supervision and regulation, and the operation of a nationwide payment system.

PLEASE READ:

Internships are paid. Summer housing will not be provided. This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, performance standards or requirements, efforts, skills or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g. emergencies, rush jobs, change in workload or technological developments).

SCOPE OF ASSIGNMENT:

This role will support the local Information Security function in delivering District-specific security services that complement centralized enterprise security programs. This role provides exposure to the unique responsibilities of District-level security work, including local incident coordination, threat monitoring, risk assurance, and stakeholder engagement - all performed in close partnership with central security teams while addressing needs specific to this Reserve Bank location.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Networking Knowledge: Understand TCP/IP, DNS, routing, and firewalls to see how data moves and where vulnerabilities hide.
• Operating Systems: Know your way around both Windows and Linux command lines, file structures, and user permissions.
• Security Principles: Grasp core ideas like the CIA triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability), threat analysis, and basic risk management.
• Basic Scripting: Write simple scripts in Python or PowerShell to automate tasks and analyze data quickly.

PREFERRED MAJORS:

• Computer Science
• Cybersecurity
• Risk Management
• Computer Information Systems

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects
• Great work ethic and detail oriented
• Comfortable working across time zones to complete projects in a timely manner

OUR BENEFITS TO INTERNS (some benefits are subject to being onsite) :

• Professional development opportunities
• Networking
• MARTA passes provided
• Free LinkedIn Learning access
• Free access to our FedFuel career development tool
• Café and dining options on-site
• Dress for your day
• Flexible hours
• Access to on-site fitness center

Additional Requirements:

This position will require at minimum fingerprinting for a criminal background check, education and employment verification, along with potential additional screening requirements due to the information accessed while performing the job. Any offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of any required background screening. These screenings would be initiated at the time of offer acceptance and can take up to approximately 8 weeks to be completed. The screening covers areas such as education/employment verification, criminal history, credit history, and reaches out to your references and people that know you well.

For Law Enforcement positions, physical, psychological, drug, stress/EKG, and attending an academy will be required. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future. Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta employees must comply with the Bank's ethic