Cybersecurity & Risk Intern (Job ID 3022588)

ADT; Boca Raton (FL); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development track

Exposure to executive leadership

Job summary

ADT's Cybersecurity & Risk Internship in Boca Raton offers an 11-week program with in-person days Monday-Thursday and remote Fridays. You’ll join teams on meaningful security projects from day one and gain exposure to ADT’s leadership and business units.

You’ll work across DevSecOps, vulnerability management, risk reporting, and security data management, with opportunities to build dashboards and communicate remediation plans.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a technical field related to cybersecurity.
• Graduating between December 2027 and May 2028.
• Completed at least two upper-level (300/400) courses relevant to cybersecurity.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Analyze vulnerabilities and security data as part of project work.
• Support application security and DevSecOps initiatives.
• Help develop dashboards or reports to prioritize risk and remediation.
• Research emerging cybersecurity practices and tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to communicate risks.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity/CS/CE/IS/MIS or related field

Graduating December 2027–May 2028

Job description

Cybersecurity & Risk Internship

Location: Boca Raton Headquarters

Format: In-person Monday-Thursday and remote Fridays*

Dates: May 17-July 29, 2027

About the Internship Program

This 11-week program places interns on teams where they'll contribute to meaningful and impactful projects from day one. Throughout the summer, interns also get exposure to ADT as a whole: sessions with different business units, briefings on current company priorities, and time with our executive leadership team, alongside a dedicated professional development track.

Where You Could Work

Depending on team needs and background, interns may be placed in:

• DevSecOps and Application Security
• Vulnerability and Threat Exposure Management
• Cybersecurity Risk and Reporting
• Security Automation and AI
• Technology Asset and Security Data Management

Placement is based on business needs, skillsets, academic background, and areas of interest. Project work may include analyzing vulnerabilities and security data, supporting application security and DevSecOps initiatives, improving visibility into technology assets and security exposures, evaluating emerging AI-enabled security capabilities, and developing dashboards or reports that help teams prioritize risk and remediation efforts.

Interns may also research emerging cybersecurity practices, test security tools or capabilities, document findings, and work across technical and business teams to communicate security risks and recommendations.

Qualifications

Required

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Information Assurance, Management Information Systems, or a related technical field
• Graduating between December 2027 and May 2028
• Completion of at least two upper-level (300/400) courses relevant to the internship discipline
• Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to support or sponsor any U.S. immigration benefit (such as, but not limited to, H-1B, TN, STEM OPT) at this time.

Standout Candidates Will Bring

• Prior internship, co-op, research, or independent project experience, along with the ability to clearly explain their individual contributions, decisions, and lessons learned
• Coursework or projects involving cybersecurity, risk management, governance, compliance, security operations, networking, or information systems
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks, vulnerability management concepts, or security monitoring tools
• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills
• Leadership experience through student organizations, athletics, military service, community involvement, or campus initiatives
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills

What Makes Someone Successful

Interns who thrive in this program ask questions early, take ownership of their work, and look for opportunities to contribute beyond their assigned projects. They're able to explain not only what they accomplished, but how they approached challenges and what they learned along the way.

About ADT

ADT protects millions of homes and businesses across the country. For more than 150 years, we've continuously evolved alongside our customers, from the earliest alarm systems to today's smart home technology and connected monitoring.

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