Cybersecurity Technology Intern - Hands-on in Tech

Northern Trust; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development workshops

Lunch & Learns with Leadership

Intern Cross-Functional Project Prés

Mentorship and networking opportunity

Job summary

Northern Trust in Chicago, IL invites you to join a Technology internship designed to build hands-on cybersecurity skills and professional growth. You will work with a team on meaningful projects, participate in workshops, and engage with senior leaders and fellow interns to shape your early career.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity or related field, with programming experience, a GPA of 3.0+, strong communication, and leadership demonstrated through projects.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field with expected graduation 2027–2028
• Experience learning programming languages and tools (Java, Python, SQL, Azure, ServiceNow)
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Curious about financial markets and financial services industry
• Proven analytical, data interpretation, problem-solving, critical and strategic thinking
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork through projects and extracurriculars

Responsibilities

• Work directly with your team on day‑to‑day tasks.
• Join internship program events to develop new skills and network.
• Contribute to real cybersecurity initiatives and projects.
• Gain exposure to technology solutions powering financial services.
• Collaborate with engineers and security professionals.
• Present outcomes from cross‑functional projects.

Skills

Java

Python

SQL

Azure

ServiceNow

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Cybersecurity or related major

Tools

Azure

ServiceNow

SQL

Job description

Northern Trust in Chicago, IL invites you to join a Technology internship designed to build hands-on cybersecurity skills and professional growth. You will work with a team on meaningful projects, participate in workshops, and engage with senior leaders and fellow interns to shape your early career.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity or related field, with programming experience, a GPA of 3.0+, strong communication, and leadership demonstrated through projects.