Technology Intern – Information Security

Northern Trust • Chicago, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As an intern at Northern Trust, you will have the opportunity to build relevant skills, work on meaningful projects, and participate in a collaborative program designed to support your early career development. You will work directly with your team on day-to-day tasks while joining internship program events to develop new skills, network with senior leaders, and connect with fellow interns in the program. Through hands-on experience, meaningful project work, and exposure to a dynamic global business, you will begin to see how your interests can grow into a long-term career at Northern Trust. A recruiter will work with you to determine the best team placement given your interests, skill set, and relevant experience. Technology interns are fully integrated into engineering and technology teams, contributing to real financial solutions. Interns gain an inside look into the innovative technologies, practices, and business solutions that power a frontrunner in financial services.

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree or master’s degree in Cybersecurity or related major at an accredited college/university with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and Summer 2028
• Experience learning programming languages and technology tools (examples include Java, Python, SQL, Azure, and ServiceNow)
• A minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Curious about financial markets and interested in learning more about the financial services industry
• Proven analytical, data interpretation, problem-solving, critical and strategic thinking skills through coursework and/or previous internship experience
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork through projects and extracurricular activities
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience protecting enterprise systems and data while working alongside information security professionals, developing expertise in areas such as threat management, identity and access management, data protection, technology risk, and governance, risk, and compliance
• Contribute to real-world cybersecurity initiatives including security automation, compliance analysis, intrusion detection, infrastructure security, and risk assessment, while building the technical, analytical, and operational skills needed to support secure business solutions and safeguard a global technology environment
• Some automation via coding, whether simple OS shell scripting, low code automations or other form
• The use or development of some generative AI capabilities

Benefits

• Retirement benefits (401k and pension)
• Health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability)
• Paid time off
• Parental and caregiver leave
• Life & accident insurance
• Other voluntary and well-being benefits
• Discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component

What This Job Offers

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