Cybersecurity Internship 2027

Interactive Brokers Group•Greenwich, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Cybersecurity Intern, you will contribute to protecting our critical infrastructure and sensitive data across back, middle and front office operations. This 9-week onsite program offers hands-on experience in cybersecurity practices, mentorship from industry professionals, and exposure to multiple areas of security operations at a leading global brokerage firm. As an intern, you will: Work closely with our experienced security engineers to design, implement, and maintain cybersecurity solutions Own security projects while collaborating with team members for guidance and updates Participate in security assessments, vulnerability scanning, and threat monitoring activities

Requirements

Required on-site 9-week program commitment.
Currently pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
Students graduating between Dec 2027 and May 2028 (preferred)
Have a minimum GPA of 3.5
Basic understanding of network and application security concepts.
Familiarity with common security tools and technologies.
Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills, with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Interest in financial technology security challenges.

Responsibilities

Assist in impromptu threat modelling preparation for penetration tests
Support penetration testing and execution of test cases
Help compile penetration testing reports
Participate in testing tools to help improve the penetration testing process
Learn the basics of Red Teaming and AI Testing
Contribute to setting up infrastructure for penetration testing and red teaming
Learn how to conduct penetration testing against both web applications and mobile applications.