Cyber Security Internship 2027
About The Position
C.H. Robinson is hiring a Cyber Security Intern for its 2027 summer internship program. The intern will gain hands-on experience working with security professionals to analyze, plan, implement, maintain, monitor, troubleshoot, and improve the company’s security posture. The role includes rotational assignments across Security Operations (SOC) and Application Security (AppSec), with guidance and feedback from an experienced engineer. The intern will support security operations and application security work, contribute to security controls and compliance activities throughout the information systems lifecycle, investigate suspicious activity, and work with security technologies. The internship offers practical experience and opportunities to contribute to systems used by thousands of users worldwide. Technology employees work collaboratively across locations, including U.S. offices and remote arrangements.
Requirements
- Understanding of security engineering best practices, including secure development, cryptography, network security, security operations, systems security, policy, and/or incident response.
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
Nice To Haves
- Entering junior or senior year, with demonstrated interest in cybersecurity through coursework, projects, internships, certifications, research, or extracurricular activities.
- Innovative problem-solving skills and a passion for using technology to solve complex business problems.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Growth mindset and openness to giving and receiving feedback.
- Values a diverse and inclusive work environment.
- Team-first mentality and ability to thrive in a collaborative, dynamic workplace.
Responsibilities
- Work with cyber security professionals to analyze, plan, implement, maintain, monitor, troubleshoot, and enhance C.H. Robinson’s security posture.
- Assist with security operations activities, including incident response, threat hunting, security investigations, and phishing or business email compromise analysis.
- Support application security initiatives, including vulnerability management, secure code review, penetration testing, and remediation validation.
- Participate in rotational assignments across Security Operations (SOC) and Application Security (AppSec) teams.
- Analyze and recommend security controls and procedures throughout the acquisition, development, and change management lifecycle of information systems, and monitor compliance.
- Monitor, investigate, and triage suspicious or malicious activity and alerts.
- Learn the company’s systems and business from an experienced engineer and engage with leaders throughout the organization.
- Leverage security technologies and implement security products, including firewalls, antivirus systems, IDS, IPS, web content filters, and Microsoft Windows system security services and functions.
Benefits
- Three medical plans, including prescription drug coverage.
- Enhanced fertility benefits.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Health Savings Account, including employer contribution.
- Dental and vision coverage.
- Basic and supplemental life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Paid observed holidays.
- Two paid floating holidays for U.S. hourly employees.
- Flexible Time Off for U.S. salaried employees; Paid Time Off for other employees in the U.S. and Canada.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid time off to volunteer in the community.
- Charitable Giving Match Program.
- 401(k) with 6% company matching.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Career development, networking, and team-building opportunities.
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Career Level
Intern
