Global Technology Summer Analyst 2027 - Cybersecurity Analyst

Bank of America; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company culture with Employee Networks

Networking events

Mentorship opportunities

Job summary

Bank of America is looking for Cybersecurity Analysts to enroll in their Summer Analyst Program. This 10-week program offers a unique opportunity to gain real-world experience, develop technical skills, and work on innovative cybersecurity solutions.

Interns will engage in training and projects that have a significant impact on the business while acquiring extensive knowledge about cybersecurity, networking, and financial services.

Eligible candidates should be pursuing a degree in relevant fields and have a strong interest in technology and cybersecurity.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate or master's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Graduation timeframe between November 2027 and August 2028.
• Minimum GPA of 3.5 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement cybersecurity solutions to reduce risk.
• Respond to and mitigate security attacks.
• Support global incident management processes.

Skills

Programming languages

Data visualization tools

Application frameworks

Distributed systems

Databases

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems

Job description

The Global Technology division manages the critical systems and platforms that form the backbone of the company's retail, commercial and institutional businesses, as well as key support functions around the world.

We develop and deploy leading-edge technology in areas such as mobile and online banking, payments processing, technology infrastructure, cyber-security, risk and capital management and enterprise data management. Our mainframe environment is the third largest in the world.

Global Technology teams remain on the cutting edge of innovative learning through our focus on immersive technology. We were the first financial institution to offer a comprehensive set of tools leveraging technology like virtual reality, artificial intelligence and practice simulations within our financial centers. As a member of our team, you will use leading technology solutions and integrated platforms to ensure that our customers and clients can effectively manage their finances and bank with us anytime, anywhere.

Our Global Technology Summer Analyst Program provides you with a unique experience based on your interests, development opportunities and current business needs. Analyst positions support teams that work on the latest technology and emerging technical trends.

Our Program

The Summer program is a 10-week program designed to provide Summer Analysts with a unique opportunity to gain an exposure to life at Bank of America and also make significant contributions to the team. The Summer program begins with an in-person week-long orientation and induction to the firm with networking opportunities. To prepare you for your Summer internship, you will attend an in-person, week-long orientation where you will receive Bank/Line of Business information and network with peers and Enterprise leaders across Summer Campus programs. Summer Analysts are given a true associate experience, as assignments mirror full-time responsibility and include goal setting and a formal review process.

Although the role you take on may vary, every intern will have the opportunity for robust learning through trainings, professional development, networking events, volunteer activities, speaker series, and more! During your 10 weeks with Bank of America, you'll strengthen your key skills and competencies to help jump start your career and make a real impact on our business from day one.

What We Offer

• Direct placement internships give interns the opportunity to sit directly on a team working on real-time, business-critical needs. Each internship includes a unique individual internship project designed to provide real-world experience.
• Formalized approach to establishing goals and expectations for the summer through our performance development process
• Peer and mentor relationships that provide ongoing coaching and development feedback
• Connections with senior leaders through educational speaker events
• A focus on developing networking skills through connections intern-specific engagement events
• Personalized Cohort Program Managers to help you navigate your internship
• A welcoming company culture, including opportunities to join Employee Networks with ongoing activities for engagement and connection

Education

Considered candidates are required to be pursuing an undergraduate or master's degree from an accredited college or university. Eligible candidates must have a graduation timeframe between November 2027 and August 2028.

• Degree Type: Bachelor's Degree or Master's degree
  • Considered candidates should be in their penultimate year of school
  • Masters candidates should not have more than 0 years of experience
• Graduation Dates: November 2027 - August 2028
• Major/Course of Study: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or similar degree of relevance
• GPA: 3.5 minimum GPA preferred

Candidates for our Global Technology programs should possess:

• Fundamental knowledge and understanding of programming languages, data visualization tools, application frameworks, distributed systems and databases
• Ability to deal with ambiguity, including various work assignments and changing priorities
• Strong influencing skills with the ability to influence both vertically and horizontally
• Assertiveness, initiative, leadership, strong work ethic and a team attitude
• Distinguished written and oral communications skills
• Candidates should possess a high level of intellectual curiosity, a drive for excellence, and a commitment to achieving sustainable results. Additionally, students should hold strong academic and technical skills in Microsoft Office as well as show proficiencies in leadership, teamwork, problem solving, analytical skills, verbal and written communication, and professionalism

Our recruitment process

Analyst internship and full-time recruiting takes place on a rolling basis once our applications are open until the applications close. Assessments often begin before the deadline, so it's best to submit your application early as this will give you the best chance of being considered for the role.

Cybersecurity Analyst

At Bank of America, we make the necessary investments in our people and technologies to keep our clients' information secure and maintain their trust, including more than $1B invested in cybersecurity alone. We protect the data of one of the world's largest financial institutions and its more than 200,000 employees and more than 67 million consumers comprised of every individual, small- and middle-market business, and large corporation we serve, across every product and service we offer in the U.S. and more than 35 countries. In order to support these critical financial operations that span the globe, our teams operate around the clock and around the world to identify, prevent and mitigate information security risks. For all roles, teams are assigned mid-spring. Doing so offers the ability to assign program participants to real-time, business-critical needs.

Key tasks and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to

• Providing analytical, strategic, and technical skills to design, develop, implement, and use state-of-the-art technology cybersecurity solutions aimed at reducing risk
• Being responsible for delivering innovative capabilities in team environment, as well as leveraging skills, background, and interests for a specific group within Bank of America
• Responding to, researching, measuring, detecting, and mitigating security attacks that attempt to compromise at the network and application layers
• Working on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situation or data requires a review of identifiable factors
• Being responsible for global incident management and event management processes
• Supporting to produce metrics to track remediation activities
• Supporting aspects of Information Security including the development of strategy and policy; vulnerability identification and management; monitoring, detecting, and responding to cybersecurity incidents

Recommended Skillsets

• Coursework in Cybersecurity, Networking, Information Systems, and/or Programming
• Knowledge of industry trends and current threat landscape
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and correlate information from a wide variety of enterprise technologies
• Interest in working in a global team of industry leading cybersecurity experts across multiple cyber domains
• Practical understanding of core cyber security principles
• Display clear motivation for exploring a cyber security, technology career within financial services
• Demonstrate capacity for innovative thinking and strong problem solving
• Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to interact with a variety of people
• Display evidence of strong teamwork, leadership, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Bank of America is unable to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship now, or in the future, for this specific role.