Information Security Intern, Summer 2026 (Hybrid)

MEMX • New York, NY

42d • $30 • Hybrid

About The Position

MEMX is seeking a motivated and curious Information Security Intern to join our Information Security team during Summer 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for students who have a passion for technology, an interest in financial markets, and the drive to contribute to a fast-growing exchange. You will gain hands-on experience in cybersecurity and learn how a modern exchange protects its systems, data, and clients in a rapidly evolving threat landscape. This internship position will be offered as hybrid, with 2 days in-person at our co-working office in midtown-NYC. MEMX currently has a U.S. presence in these states: California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, & Utah

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in information security, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• Strong interest in cybersecurity, technology, and financial markets
• Comfortable working in an Apple environment
• General understanding of core cybersecurity concepts and terminology, including firewalls, encryption, authentication, and ransomware
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with attention to detail
• Collaborative and curious mindset, eager to learn from others and contribute to a growing team

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with operating systems, networking principles, and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or similar) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Work with a talented and experienced group of technologists focused on the security of a U.S. options and equities exchange
• Monitor and analyze system alerts, logs, and dashboards to help identify and mitigate potential security threats
• Assist in vulnerability management activities including scanning, patch verification, and documentation
• Support the creation and maintenance of security policies, standards, and procedural documentation
• Participate in evaluation and testing new security tools and technologies to strengthen MEMX’s cybersecurity defenses
• Collaborate with Engineering, Infrastructure, and Compliance teams to ensure security best practices are implemented across all systems
• Contribute to ongoing projects focused on identity and access management, endpoint
• Take part in a summer-long project deisgned to solve a real-world inforamtion security challenge, culminating in a final presentation
• Share ideas, learn from senior technologists, and gain exposure to how cybersecurity supports the broader mission of MEMX

Benefits

• Hands-on experience with real-world security operations and tools used to protect an active financial exchange
• Exposure to the intersection of technology, cybersecurity, and financial markets in a dynamic environment
• Mentorship from experience professionals in cybersecurity, engineering, and infrastructure
• Opportunities to apply classroom knowledge to practical, impactful projects
• Enhanced understanding of how security enables innovation reslience and trust in financial systems
• A meaningful contribution to MEMX’s mission of building a fairer, more efficient U.S. equities and options marketplace

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern