Hands-on Cybersecurity Architecture Intern

ICE Clear Europe Limited; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. is seeking a Cybersecurity Architect Intern to join our Atlanta office and contribute to security standards and architecture work.

You’ll gain hands-on experience while supporting team initiatives and learning about the financial services, technology, and mortgage industries. You will work under senior engineers, review security controls, analyze configurations, and research topics like cloud security and post-quantum cryptography.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a degree program at an accredited university, advancing to junior year, pursuing Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Solid grasp of core security concepts (networking, IAM, cryptography) and basic scripting or programming experience (e.g., Python, Bash, or PowerShell).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and version control (Git/GitHub).
• Strong analytical and written communication skills; able to document technical findings clearly and collaborate across teams.
• Exposure to security tooling (SAST/SCA, firewalls) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the Cybersecurity Architecture team in reviewing security standards and evaluating vendors and tools under senior engineer guidance
• Analyze security tool configurations and research emerging topics like agentic AI, cloud security, and post-quantum cryptography
• Collaborate cross-functionally to gather requirements and maintain documentation from design reviews
• Perform additional duties and contribute to projects as assigned

Skills

Security concepts

Scripting experience

Cloud platforms

Version control

Communication skills

Education

Pursuing Cybersecurity/CS/IS degree

Job description

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. is seeking a Cybersecurity Architect Intern to join our Atlanta office and contribute to security standards and architecture work.

You’ll gain hands-on experience while supporting team initiatives and learning about the financial services, technology, and mortgage industries. You will work under senior engineers, review security controls, analyze configurations, and research topics like cloud security and post-quantum cryptography.