Summer Internship - Cybersecurity

Fhlbank-Chicago-1; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

In-office work model

Job summary

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago is offering an IT security internship in a collaborative in-office setting. You will support Vulnerability Management, Security Awareness, and Third-Party Risk, gaining hands-on experience across security functions in financial services.

You’ll work with cross‑functional teams, build dashboards, and participate in a capstone project presented to Information Security Leadership. Pursuing a technical degree with strong communication is required.

Qualifications

• Enrolled at an accredited four-year institution with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, IT Security, MIS, or another technical discipline.
• Strong communication skills and a clear goal of building a career in information security.
• Preferred coursework in networking, operating systems, or security fundamentals.
• Progress toward CompTIA Security+ or ISC2 CC.

Responsibilities

• Support Vulnerability Management by coordinating with IT teams and tracking remediation.
• Assist Security Awareness initiatives including phishing simulations and training content creation.
• Assist Third-Party Risk assessments and vendor due diligence.
• Build dashboards and visualizations to show vulnerability trends and risk reduction.
• Shadow with multiple security teams and contribute to a capstone project for Information Security Leadership.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

GPA 3.0 or higher

Education

Pursuing a degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/IT Security/MIS or related

Progress toward CompTIA Security+ or ISC2 CC

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

At the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, employees come first - that’s why we offer a highly competitive compensation and bonus package, and access to a comprehensive benefits program designed to meet the needs of our employees.Collaborative, in-office operating modelRetirement program (401k and Pension)Medical, dental and vision insuranceLifestyle Spending AccountCompetitive PTO plan11 paid holidays per yearAn IT internship with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago is not your average internship. You'll join a collaborative, team-focused environment and get real-world, hands-on experience with cybersecurity in financial services. As our Cybersecurity intern, you'll support Vulnerability Management, Security Awareness, and Third-Party Risk, and you'll also work with other security teams.Who We AreThe Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago is one of 11 Federal Home Loan Banks. Congress chartered the FHLBanks in 1932 to improve the availability of funds that support home ownership. We are cooperatively owned by member financial institutions in Illinois and Wisconsin and regulated by the Federal Housing Finance Agency.DutiesVulnerability Management· Coordinate with IT teams to remediate vulnerabilities and track them to closure· Prioritize scan results using a risk-based approach· Research new vulnerabilities and assess their impactSecurity Awareness· Investigate suspicious emails reported by employees· Design and analyze a simulated phishing campaign· Create training content and identify topics for future campaigns· Design a tabletop exercise based on a real-world threat scenarioThird-Party RiskAssist with third-party security assessments for vendor due diligence and ongoing monitoringMetrics & ReportingBuild dashboards and visualizations that show vulnerability trends, phishing results, and risk reductionAdditional Exposure· Gain exposure to Solutions Architecture, Identity & Access Management, Security Engineering, Threat & Incident Response, and IT Risk & Compliance through shadowing opportunities, based on team availability· Present a capstone project to Information Security LeadershipRequirements· Enrolled at an accredited four-year institution with a GPA of 3.0 or higher· Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, IT Security, MIS, or another technical discipline· Strong communication skills and a clear goal of building a career in information securityPreferredCoursework in networking, operating systems, or security fundamentalsProgress toward CompTIA Security+ or ISC2 CCExperience building reports or dashboards in Power BI or TableauHands-on security experience through Capture the Flag (CTF) competitions, cybersecurity clubs, home labs, or personal projectsSalary Range:$38,800.00 - $58,100.00The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we may also consider your experience, and other job-related factors. In addition to the base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package which can be found here: https://hrportal.ehr.com/fhlbc