Cybersecurity Intern: Threat Monitoring & Incident Response

Wealthspire; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Wealthspire is offering a 10-week Summer Internship within its Cybersecurity team in Chicago, IL. This program provides hands-on exposure to monitoring, threat detection, and incident response, while teaching secure architecture and regulatory compliance.

As a rising senior pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity or related field, you will collaborate across Technology, Risk, and business units, gain practical experience, and develop skills for a career in financial services cybersecurity.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, CS, or related field.
• Interest in cybersecurity, risk, and information security.
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts, networks, and OS.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and maintain attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; collaborates in a team.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and assist with incident response.
• Identify and escalate potential threats or vulnerabilities.
• Contribute to incident documentation and remediation tracking.
• Support security assessments and testing activities.
• Help maintain cybersecurity policies and technical docs.
• Collaborate with Technology, Risk, and business teams.
• Research emerging threats and industry best practices.
• Promote cybersecurity awareness and regulatory compliance.
• Complete cybersecurity projects during the internship.
• Lift and carry up to 25 pounds as needed.

Skills

Cybersecurity interest

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related

Tools

Networking fundamentals

Operating systems fundamentals

Cloud technologies basics

Job description

Wealthspire is offering a 10-week Summer Internship within its Cybersecurity team in Chicago, IL. This program provides hands-on exposure to monitoring, threat detection, and incident response, while teaching secure architecture and regulatory compliance.

As a rising senior pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity or related field, you will collaborate across Technology, Risk, and business units, gain practical experience, and develop skills for a career in financial services cybersecurity.