Summer Cybersecurity Engineer Intern — Chicago

NFP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Wealthspire invites students to join our 10-week Summer Internship Program in Chicago, focusing on cybersecurity. You will gain hands-on experience in proactive monitoring, threat detection, and incident response while learning secure architecture and compliance requirements.

As part of the Wealthspire Cybersecurity team, you will collaborate with Technology, Risk, and business units to apply security best practices, document incidents, and contribute to security projects and initiatives.

Qualifications

• Rising senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, CS, IS, or related field.
• Demonstrated interest in cybersecurity and technology risk.
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts, networks, operating systems, or cloud technologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective written and verbal communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Support Cybersecurity team with monitoring systems and reviewing security alerts.
• Identify, document, and escalate potential security threats or vulnerabilities.
• Participate in incident response activities and maintain incident documentation.
• Support security assessments, testing, and remediation tracking.
• Assist with maintaining cybersecurity policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Collaborate with Technology, Risk, and business teams on cybersecurity initiatives.
• Research emerging threats and industry best practices.
• Promote cybersecurity awareness and regulatory compliance.
• Complete cybersecurity projects and assignments during the internship.
• Lift and carry up to 25 pounds as needed.

Skills

Cybersecurity interest

Technology risk

Information security

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

Basic cybersecurity concepts

Networks/OS/Cloud fundamentals

Job description

Wealthspire invites students to join our 10-week Summer Internship Program in Chicago, focusing on cybersecurity. You will gain hands-on experience in proactive monitoring, threat detection, and incident response while learning secure architecture and compliance requirements.

As part of the Wealthspire Cybersecurity team, you will collaborate with Technology, Risk, and business units to apply security best practices, document incidents, and contribute to security projects and initiatives.