Cyber Defense Intern – Hybrid (1,000 Hours)

The Options Clearing Corporation; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The Options Clearing Corporation in Chicago offers a year-round Cyber Defense internship. The program runs from January through December and is open to undergraduate and graduate students actively enrolled at a college or university.

Interns work up to 20 hours per week during the school year and up to 40 hours per week during the summer, subject to a 1,000-hour cap. The role is based in a hybrid work environment with in-office anchor days for collaboration.

Qualifications

• Rising senior or second-year graduate student, graduating December 2027 or May/August 2028.
• Majors: Computer Science, Cyber Security.
• Technical skills in programming, automation, AI, software development.
• Knowledge in streamlining processes, project analysis, technical report writing.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing current workflow to identify opportunities for improvement or automation
• Assisting in the monitoring analysis activities
• Help with security tool integrations

Skills

Programming

Automation

AI

Software development

Education

Undergrad/Grad student

Majors: Computer Science or Cyber Security

Job description

The Options Clearing Corporation in Chicago offers a year-round Cyber Defense internship. The program runs from January through December and is open to undergraduate and graduate students actively enrolled at a college or university.

Interns work up to 20 hours per week during the school year and up to 40 hours per week during the summer, subject to a 1,000-hour cap. The role is based in a hybrid work environment with in-office anchor days for collaboration.