Cybersecurity & Risk Intern

ADT • Boca Raton, FL

3h • Hybrid

About The Position

This 11-week internship runs from May 17 to July 29, 2027. Interns contribute to meaningful projects from day one and take part in programming that introduces them to ADT’s business units, current company priorities, executive leadership, and professional development opportunities.

Depending on business needs and the intern’s background, placement may be in DevSecOps and Application Security, Vulnerability and Threat Exposure Management, Cybersecurity Risk and Reporting, Security Automation and AI, or Technology Asset and Security Data Management. Project work may involve analyzing vulnerabilities and security data; supporting application security and DevSecOps initiatives; improving visibility into technology assets and security exposures; evaluating emerging AI-enabled security capabilities; and developing dashboards or reports to help prioritize risk and remediation.

Interns may also research emerging cybersecurity practices, test security tools or capabilities, document findings, and collaborate with technical and business teams to communicate security risks and recommendations. The position is based at ADT’s Boca Raton headquarters, in person Monday through Thursday and remote on Fridays.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Information Assurance, Management Information Systems, or a related technical field.
• Graduating between December 2027 and May 2028.
• Completed at least two relevant upper-level (300/400) courses.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher.
• Authorized to work for any employer in the United States; ADT is unable to support or sponsor U.S. immigration benefits, including H-1B, TN, or STEM OPT.
• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

• Prior internship, co-op, research, or independent project experience, with the ability to explain individual contributions, decisions, and lessons learned.
• Coursework or projects involving cybersecurity, risk management, governance, compliance, security operations, networking, or information systems.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks, vulnerability management concepts, or security monitoring tools.
• Leadership experience through student organizations, athletics, military service, community involvement, or campus initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Analyze vulnerabilities and security data.
• Support application security and DevSecOps initiatives.
• Improve visibility into technology assets and security exposures.
• Evaluate emerging AI-enabled security capabilities.
• Develop dashboards or reports to help teams prioritize risk and remediation efforts.
• Research emerging cybersecurity practices.
• Test security tools or capabilities and document findings.
• Work across technical and business teams to communicate security risks and recommendations.
• Take ownership of assigned work, ask questions early, and seek opportunities to contribute beyond assigned projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern