2027 Technology Cyber & Security Summer Internship Program Whippany

NWU; New Jersey; On-site; USD 105,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclays in New Jersey is seeking a penultimate-year student for a cybersecurity-focused role. You will support day-to-day security operations, work with experts across teams, and contribute to an intelligence-led approach while learning from seasoned professionals.

The program expects a GPA of 3.2+, interest in tech, and alignment with Barclays values and mindset. You will engage in projects that protect customers and innovate digital resilience.

Qualifications

• GPA 3.2 or above.
• Interested in cybersecurity or a technology-related field.
• Passion for protecting systems and tech innovation.
• Embrace Barclays values: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, Stewardship.
• Adopt Barclays Mindset: Empower, Challenge, Drive.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations of the security function to align with business goals.
• Collaborate with experts across teams to reduce risk and deliver service.
• Identify opportunities to improve agility and adopt an intelligence-led security approach.
• Partner with cross-functional teams on business projects and initiatives.
• Communicate improvements clearly and drive continuous enhancement.
• Apply technical knowledge in assigned areas and guide others as needed.

Skills

Cybersecurity interest

Technical field experience

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Penultimate year student; graduation 2028

Job description

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting day-to-day operations of the Chief Security Office to align with business vision and mission.
• Collaborating with experts across teams to reduce risk, protect customers and clients, and deliver world-class service.
• Identifying opportunities to improve agility and develop an intelligence-led approach to security delivery.
• Working with cross-functional teams to support business projects and initiatives.
• Driving positive change by clearly articulating improvement opportunities across the function.
• Performing prescribed activities timely and to a high standard, consistently driving continuous improvement.
• Applying in-depth technical knowledge and experience in assigned areas of expertise.
• Leading and supervising teams, guiding professional development, allocating work, and coordinating resources (for leadership roles).
• Demonstrating leadership behaviours: Listen and be authentic; Energise and inspire; Align across the enterprise; Develop others.
• Developing technical expertise and acting as an advisor (for individual contributors).
• Partnering with other functions and business areas, taking responsibility for team operational results.
• Escalating policy breaches appropriately and embedding new policies/procedures for risk mitigation.
• Advising and influencing decision-making within area of expertise.
• Managing risk and strengthening controls in line with relevant rules, regulations, and codes of conduct.
• Maintaining understanding of sub-function integration with the wider function and organisational products, services, and processes.
• Making evaluative judgements based on factual analysis and resolving problems using technical experience.
• Communicating complex or sensitive information and acting as a contact point for stakeholders inside and outside the organisation.

About You

The company is looking for candidates who:

• Are in their penultimate year of study, graduating between December 2027 and June 2028.
• Have a GPA of 3.2 or above.
• Have a keen interest or hands-on experience in Cybersecurity or a technology-related field.
• Are passionate about protecting systems and exploring tech innovation in digital resilience.
• Understand and demonstrate Barclays Values: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship.
• Exhibit the Barclays Mindset: Empower, Challenge, and Drive.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $105,000 to $110,000 (base salary only).