CareerPlan

2027 Cybersecurity Summer Intern

ChicagoInternship$70k–$75k2026-10-30 → 2026-11-10
HybridNo visa sponsorship

Core

Support the Cybersecurity & Risk team in governance, risk assessments, compliance activities, and security improvement projects for an alternative investments firm.

Role type

Cybersecurity GRC Intern

Builds

Security policies, risk assessments, compliance reports, and automated oversight workflows

Domain

Financial services / Cybersecurity Governance, Risk, and Compliance

Deliverable

dashboards & analysis

Required skills

Analytical thinking, policy review and simplification, risk assessment, regulatory research, stakeholder collaboration, project management, Microsoft Excel/Word/Visio proficiency

Preferred skills

Interest in financial services, knowledge of CIS Framework, security certifications

Technologies

NIST CSF, CIS Controls, Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

Review and update cybersecurity policies aligned with NIST CSF and CIS Controls; support security assessments, vendor reviews, and audit evidence collection; research emerging risks and regulatory requirements; identify AI-driven solutions to automate GRC workflows; partner with technical and business teams to deliver process improvements.

Seniority

Intern