Cybersecurity and Privacy Intern - Summer 2027

Grant Thornton•Chicago, IL

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

With the rise in Cyber breaches across industries, companies are aggressively looking for consultants to help them protect their critical assets and proactively prepare and respond to these events. The threat actors have shifted from simple, nuisance based Cyber hacks to criminals, activists, ransom hacks and nation states. Additionally, as data privacy regulations tighten and personal data becomes an increasingly valuable target, the need to safeguard sensitive information from unauthorized access and ensure compliance with privacy laws has never been more critical. Our Cybersecurity & Privacy practice provides a unique opportunity to leverage your technology background while expanding your business and project management skills in a dynamic and challenging environment. As part of our team, you’ll work on diverse projects across our Cybersecurity & Privacy services portfolio. These projects include Cyber program strategies, identity and access management, ethical hacking, Cyber incident management, detection, and response, cloud security, privacy regulatory compliance, cookie and consent management, data protection, and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in Cybersecurity & Privacy solutions. Interested candidates should have analytical skills, be strong “thinkers”, with an affinity for learning and innovation. Interested candidates should be self-starters and should demonstrate strength in or a desire to build skills related to Grant Thornton’s core values of: Collaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Agility, Respect, and Responsibility.

Requirements

Pursuing a degree in one of the following: B.S. in Engineering within Computer, Computer Science, Information Systems; B.S. in Computer Science; B.S. program in Data analytics, Informatics, Management with Cybersecurity (minor); B.S. program with a specialization in Technology – “Hands on technology experience”; B.S. in Cybersecurity or Information Security.
Optional – Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree with interest in Cybersecurity and Data Privacy.
Minimum overall GPA of 3.0/4.0
Demonstrated digital fluency through the effective use of technology, data, and basic AI technologies to enhance productivity and decision-making.
Ability to travel as required.
Strong business and technical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
Likes to learn the business of our clients to help them solve problems.
Ability to bridge the gap between business strategy, technology, and Cybersecurity & Privacy compliance requirements to help deliver sustainable solutions to our clients.
Excellent thinking, analytical, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
Effective time management skills for handling multiple priorities and simultaneous projects.
Enthusiasm to learn through a combination of structured, on-the-job, and self-directed training.
Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a team environment.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Responsibilities

Interns can expect to work closely with the Cybersecurity & Privacy team on all phases of the engagement lifecycle including planning, engagement management, and project wrap-up.
Contribute to projects such as Cyber Strategy and Program Design, Business Strategy and Cyber Strategy Alignment, Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Cybersecurity & Privacy, Privacy Compliance Program, Cookie and Consent Management, Data Protection, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Cyber Threat Monitoring, Cyber Incident Management, Cyber War Gaming, and Ethical Hacking.
Actively contribute to business growth by identifying business development opportunities.
Participate in marketing and brand initiatives.
Assist with the development of Grant Thornton thought leadership.