Intern – Cybersecurity Operations (Hybrid: Onsite & Remote)

US Foods; Rosemont (IL); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

US Foods is offering a Cybersecurity Operations Intern role in a hybrid capacity, combining onsite and remote work for a Summer internship from June to August. You will learn under senior team members, supporting SOC, IR and security governance tasks while gaining exposure to frontline threat assessment and incident response.

The program is targeted at students pursuing a degree in cybersecurity or IT, with full-time compensation and potential for a post‑summer transition based on performance.

Qualifications

• Fundamental knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices.
• Demonstrated passion for cybersecurity and understanding of adversary tactics.
• General knowledge with hands‑on coursework in lab environments.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day cybersecurity operations and incident response tasks.
• Learn to manage tools and solutions used across the organization.
• Assist SOC, IR, governance, risk, and compliance activities.

Skills

Cybersecurity fundamentals

Threat assessment

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Cybersecurity/Info Assurance/IT

Tools

Endpoint security tools

Network security tools

Vulnerability scanning tools

Forensic/log management tools

Job description

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITEJoin Our Community of Food People!The US Foods Summer Internship Program provides a forum for students to apply classroom skills and academic training in a real-world business environment. In addition to being assigned business-impacting projects throughout the summer, students will be matched with a manager who will meet with them on a regular basis to provide direction on assignments as well as deliver performance feedback and a mentor who will be available to offer day-to-day guidance and support.Interns will also get exposure to US Foods executive leadership; have an opportunity to participate in learning and social events with other interns across business functions and have an opportunity to deliver an end of summer presentation to showcase their accomplishments with key business leaders.US Foods internships are full-time paid positions (40 hours per week from June - August) with the possibility of transitioning to a full-time position post-graduation dependent on availability and overall performance.This position has been segmented as Hybrid meaning the work is a combination of onsite and remote.Please note: We are unable to provide internships to students that require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., OPT, F-1, H-1B or any other visa status) now or in the future.[For Rosemont based internships only] Local candidates are encouraged to apply. For qualified students whose permanent home of record is located outside 50 miles from US Foods Corporate HQ, a sign-on bonus will be offered to partially offset housing costs for the summer.BASIC PURPOSE:The Cybersecurity Operations Intern will help support the day-to-day operations of the Technology Governance & Security Team at US Foods. This role will focus on frontline duties associated with cybersecurity practices with a focus in Security Operations and Incident Response. The cybersecurity operations intern will work with senior members of the cybersecurity team to learn firsthand how cybersecurity controls are implemented, managed and enhanced across US Foods. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Follow and execute directives issued by cybersecurity management and senior employees.Support day-to-day activities performed by the cybersecurity team.Learn to manage tools and solutions implemented throughout the organization.Work with senior members of the team to learn basic first-line threat assessment and response tasks and progress toward independence after proving competence.Execute tasks requested by cybersecurity team members, such as analysis, investigation, reporting and maintenance of general cybersecurity upkeep.Assist in supporting SOC, IR and security networking teams.Assist in supporting governance risk and compliance work such as conducting third-party risk assessments, GRC tool implementation, and research for governance documents.Monitor dashboards and event logs with escalation to members of the cybersecurity team.Attain proven proficiency with cybersecurity tools and perform front-end troubleshooting and general triage.Read daily cybersecurity resources to stay current on security threats and vulnerabilities.Perform other duties as assigned.BASIC REQUIREMENTS:Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or Information Technology or equivalent degreeMust be enrolled in school during time of internshipTypically, students currently between their Junior and Senior years or between their 1st and 2nd years of graduate school will be considered for internshipsFundamental knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practicesDemonstrative passion for cybersecurity and understanding adversary tacticsGeneral knowledge and hands-on coursework (lab) experience with cybersecurity endpoint, network, vulnerability, forensic and log management toolsBasic understanding, knowledge of and hands-on capabilities with operating system configuration (Windows, Unix, Linux) and networking (DNS, DHCP, routing protocols)Ability to analyze event and incident logs, and work with SOC and IR teams to assess security events related to malware, vulnerabilities, exploits and kill chain methodologyIntroductory knowledge of cloud-based infrastructure and operationsBasic exposure to cyber security frameworks like NIST CSF preferredBasic exposure to one or more scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell and Bash) preferredADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Must have readily available access to high-speed internetMust have regular, reliable method of transportation to commute to US Foods’ locationRELATIONSHIPS INTERNAL/EXTERNAL MAY INCLUDE:Internal: Core Team, Internal Business ClientsExternal: Vendors***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***