Cybersecurity & Risk Intern

ADT • Boca Raton, FL

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

This 11-week internship places students on a cybersecurity team where they contribute to projects and gain exposure to ADT’s business units, company priorities, and executive leadership. The program also includes a dedicated professional development track. The internship is based at ADT’s Boca Raton headquarters, with in-person work Monday through Thursday and remote work on Fridays. It runs from May 17 through July 29, 2027.

Depending on team needs and the intern’s background, placements 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. Potential project work includes analyzing vulnerabilities and security data; supporting application security and DevSecOps initiatives; improving visibility into technology assets and security exposures; evaluating AI-enabled security capabilities; and developing dashboards or reports to help teams prioritize risks and remediation. Interns may also research cybersecurity practices, test security tools or capabilities, document findings, and communicate security risks and recommendations with technical and business teams.

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.
• Expected graduation between December 2027 and May 2028.
• Completion of at least two upper-level (300/400) courses relevant to the internship discipline.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern