Cyber Security - 2027 Summer Internship (Chicago Hybrid)

Motorola Solutions • Chicago, IL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future. Our IT organization has a critical role in driving extraordinary business results. Through a strong partnership with other areas of our business, we bring innovative thinking to every conversation and deliver with integrity. We’re looking for people with great ideas who can make our partners’ ideas better. Intellectually curious advisors (not order takers) who focus on outcomes to creatively solve business problems. People who not only embrace change but who also accelerate it.

Requirements

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree with a graduation date of May 2028 or later
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required.
• Analytical mindset and a can-do approach to problem-solving
• Hands-on experience with a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) such as Elastic Stack or Splunk
• Knowledge of Windows, Linux, iOS, and virtual environments
• Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, HTTP protocols; Tools: TCPDump, Wireshark, Nmap)
• Forensic knowledge (FTK, Autopsy, Volatility)
• Endpoint Detection knowledge (Wazuh, Velociraptor, OSSEC, OSQuery, OpenEDR)
• Experience with network-based intrusion detection (IDS/IPS - SNORT or Suricata)
• Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.)
• Ability to program and write scripts (Python, Java, Go, or any other modern language)
• Proactive approach and enthusiasm for problem identification and solving
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities
• A strong appetite for continuous learning
• Great verbal and written skills, and a willingness to apply them to documentation

Nice To Haves

• Training or certifications (CompTIA Network+, Security+)
• Experience or training with AI or LLM

Responsibilities

• Review logs to identify unusual behavior in networks and devices
• Understand email protection, investigations (analyze email headers), and protocols (IMAP, SMTP, POP3)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED