Cybersecurity Tech Intern — Hands-On & Mentorship (Chicago)

Northern Trust Corp.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship programs

Networking opportunities

Professional development workshops

Lunch & Learns with Leadership Interns

Cross-functional project presentations

Job summary

Northern Trust invites you to join a ten-week cybersecurity internship in Chicago, designed for current students pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity or a related field. You will work with a security team on daily tasks, gain exposure to threat management and data protection, and participate in enterprise-wide learning activities.

Located in Chicago, IL, the program emphasizes mentorship, workshops, and cross‑functional projects, with opportunities to network and develop professional skills in a

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s in Cybersecurity or related major with expected graduation between Dec 2027 and Summer 2028.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with the team on day-to-day tasks and internal security projects.
• Engage in hands-on cybersecurity initiatives and learn enterprise security practices.

Skills

Programming basics

Cybersecurity interest

Communication skills

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Education

Cybersecurity degree program

Tools

Java

Python

SQL

Azure

ServiceNow

Job description

Northern Trust invites you to join a ten-week cybersecurity internship in Chicago, designed for current students pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity or a related field. You will work with a security team on daily tasks, gain exposure to threat management and data protection, and participate in enterprise-wide learning activities.

Located in Chicago, IL, the program emphasizes mentorship, workshops, and cross‑functional projects, with opportunities to network and develop professional skills in a