Cybersecurity Consulting Co-Op Intern - Spring/Summer 2027

PwC; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC, a leading professional services firm in the United States, seeks a Cybersecurity Consulting Intern to assist teams delivering cybersecurity solutions, helping clients protect digital assets and manage cyber risks within PwC Advisory. As an Intern, you will learn PwC practices, support teams with basic tasks, observe professional environments, and build commercial awareness.

You will gain exposure to privacy regulations, encryption technologies, and client engagements emphasizing teamwork

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or have completed a Bachelor's degree.
• This internship is four to six months in duration.

Responsibilities

• Support cybersecurity teams in identifying and managing technology and data risks.
• Participate in developing security architecture and compliance solutions.
• Assist in monitoring security incidents to enhance resilience.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and mitigate threats.
• Collaborate on encryption technologies for data protection.
• Engage in privacy compliance activities to safeguard assets.
• Learn from cybersecurity professionals and observe industry practices.
• Contribute to regulatory response by gathering relevant information.
• Apply curiosity to explore innovative cybersecurity and privacy solutions.
• Support client engagements with insights into security controls.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Privacy

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Cybersecurity & Privacy

Management Level

Intern/Trainee

Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity

As a Cybersecurity Consulting Intern, you will engage in a dynamic learning environment where you will support teams in delivering cybersecurity solutions that help clients protect their digital assets and manage cyber risks. Within our Advisory practice, you will gain exposure to a range of cybersecurity and privacy services, contributing to projects that enhance compliance with privacy regulations and safeguard client reputations.

As an Intern, you will focus on learning and gaining exposure to PwC’s practices, supporting teams with basic tasks, and participating in projects. You will observe professional work environments and contribute reliably to the team’s success. In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop your personal brand, actively listen, ask questions, and express ideas clearly. You will gather information from various sources to analyze facts and discern patterns, all while committing to understanding how the business works and building commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Supporting cybersecurity teams in identifying and managing technology and data risks
• Participating in the development and implementation of security architecture and compliance solutions
• Assisting in the monitoring and analysis of security incidents to enhance organizational resilience
• Conducting vulnerability assessments to identify potential security threats and recommend mitigation strategies
• Collaborating with teams to design and implement encryption technologies for data protection
• Engaging in privacy compliance activities to safeguard digital assets and maintain customer trust
• Observing and learning from cybersecurity professionals to gain exposure to industry practices and methodologies
• Contributing to regulatory response efforts by gathering and analyzing relevant information
• Applying intellectual curiosity to explore innovative solutions in cybersecurity and privacy domains
• Supporting client engagements by providing insights into security control and compliance management

What You Must Have

• Currently pursuing or have completed a Bachelor’s degree
• Client service intern positions are entry-level roles intended for job seekers who are in their third year of a four-year degree program or fourth year of a five-year program at the time of application. This role is four to six months in duration.

What Sets You Apart

• Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Cyber security, Data Analytics, Business Analytics
• Preferred cumulative GPA: 3.3
• Preferred major GPA: 3.3
• Leveraging AI to create efficiencies, innovate ways of working and deliver distinctive outcomes
• Demonstrating intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm for cybersecurity
• Participating in cybersecurity projects and initiatives
• Supporting teams with security incident management and monitoring
• Developing skills in encryption technologies and privacy compliance
• Excelling in teamwork and communication within client support environments

Travel Requirements

Up to 80%

Job Posting End Date

October 28, 2026

The salary range for this position is: $29.25 - $48.00. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual’s skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws.

As PwC is anequal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.