Technology Intern – Information Security

Northern Trust is a global financial services company providing wealth management, asset servicing, asset management, and banking services. The Technology Intern – Information Security will work with technology and engineering teams on cybersecurity initiatives, gaining hands-on experience in threat management, identity and access management, data protection, technology risk, governance, risk, and compliance.

What you'll do:

• As an intern at Northern Trust, you will have the opportunity to build relevant skills, work on meaningful projects, and participate in a collaborative program designed to support your early career development
• You will work directly with your team on day-to-day tasks while joining internship program events to develop new skills, network with senior leaders, and connect with fellow interns in the program
• Gain hands-on experience protecting enterprise systems and data while working alongside information security professionals, developing expertise in areas such as threat management, identity and access management, data protection, technology risk, and governance, risk, and compliance
• Contribute to real-world cybersecurity initiatives including security automation, compliance analysis, intrusion detection, infrastructure security, and risk assessment, while building the technical, analytical, and operational skills needed to support secure business solutions and safeguard a global technology environment
• Some automation via coding, whether simple OS shell scripting, low code automations or other form
• The use or development of some generative AI capabilities

What they're looking for:

• You are pursuing a bachelor's degree or master's degree in Cybersecurity or related major at an accredited college/university with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and Summer 2028
• Experience learning programming languages and technology tools (examples include Java, Python, SQL, Azure, and ServiceNow)
• You have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher
• You have good verbal and written communication skills
• You are curious about financial markets and interested in learning more about the financial services industry
• You have proven analytical, data interpretation, problem-solving, critical and strategic thinking skills through coursework and/or previous internship experience
• You have demonstrated leadership and teamwork through projects and extracurricular
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

Benefits:

• Professional development workshops
• Lunch & Learns with Leadership
• Intern Cross-Functional Project Presentation
• Intern volunteer event
• Social events
• Ongoing learnings at enterprise-wide level
• Mentorship and networking opportunities
• Retirement benefits (401k and pension)
• Health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability)
• Paid time off