IT Security Internship

Procter & Gamble; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 3,995,000 - 6,888,000; Full time

Job summary

Procter & Gamble is offering a cybersecurity internship in Cincinnati for the summer of 2027. You will work with a team protecting the organization against evolving threats, gaining hands-on experience across security engineering and analytics.

This internship emphasizes learning, rapid skills development, and collaboration with IT stakeholders to mature defensive capabilities. Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, ready for a 12-week program from mid/late May

Qualifications

• IT Security Awareness: Understanding of cybersecurity standards and the ability to support P&G’s cybersecurity initiatives to protect information security.
• Leadership Skills: Strong leadership abilities and the capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, startup-like environment.
• Collaboration and Communication: An open-minded individual who is a fast learner with excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of working closely with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Learn, apply, and grow a skillset that is influenced by and will overlap with stakeholders across IT.
• As an intern, you will experience a subset of the above responsibilities.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Security Awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Cybersecurity or related field

Job description

Job Description

Do you want to work on leading edge technologies, innovative processes and work with the brightest minds in protecting organizations against the ever evolving internal and external cyber threats?

Our Cyber Defense organization is searching for security interns who can leverage technology, develop and improve processes and empower organizations to improve and mature our capabilities that will allow us to quickly and effectively respond to any cybersecurity threats in the P&G environment.

Example Responsibilities by Role Type

• Security Engineer: Learn, apply, and grow a skillset that is influenced by and will overlap with the many stakeholders across IT. Design, implement, test, deploy, and monitor security solutions and platforms. Assess security infrastructure and recommend improvements aligned with security and architecture standards. Communicate vulnerability risks and impacts to technical and business stakeholders, driving informed action. Investigate and respond to security threats, implementing measures to reduce future risk. Research emerging TTPs and collaborate to assess risks and strengthen security controls across the CI/CD pipeline.
• Security Analyst: Play a key part in proactively protecting networks, applications, and infrastructure from cyber threats globally. Perform incident response efforts and drive vulnerability remediation across worldwide assets. Partner with Penetration Testing, Cyber Hunt, Threat Intelligence, and other teams to strengthen cybersecurity. Investigate incidents, identify vulnerabilities, and recommend remediation actions. Use security tools to respond to threats and improve security defenses. Communicate technical concepts clearly and promote compliance with security policies, standards, and best practices.

As an intern, you will experience a subset of the above responsibilities

Job Qualifications

• You must be available during the summer of 2027 for a 12 week internship from mid/late May through early August.
• In process of obtaining a Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related technical/IT field.
• IT Security Awareness:Understanding of cybersecurity standards and the ability to support P&G’s cybersecurity initiatives to protect information security.
• Leadership Skills:Strong leadership abilities and the capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, startup-like environment.
• Collaboration and Communication:An open-minded individual who is a fast learner with excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of working closely with cross-functional teams.

Compensation for roles at P&G varies depending on a wide array of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, degree/credentials, relevant skill set, and level of relevant experience. At P&G compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Total rewards at P&G include salary + bonus (if applicable) + benefits. Your recruiter may be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the hiring process.

At P&G, we believe that diverse experiences help build strong leaders. Mobility is a key component of many management careers, providing opportunities to grow through different assignments, locations, and business challenges. Candidates should be prepared to consider relocation opportunities throughout their career as business needs and development opportunities arise.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Immigration Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Procter & Gamble participates in E-Verify.

Qualified individuals will not be disadvantaged based on being unemployed.

P&G is dedicated to meeting the needs of applicants requesting an accommodation/adjustment due to a disability in order to complete the online application process. If you have a disability that affects your ability to complete our online application process, please visit our Disability Accommodation Page.

Job Schedule

Full time

Job Number

R000157502

Job Segmentation

Internships

Starting Pay / Salary Range

$29.00 - $50.00 / hour