Information Security Intern [2027 Intern Program]
Information Security Intern supporting DTCC's CISO organization with cybersecurity risk assessments, security operations monitoring, vulnerability management, and compliance documentation across financial market infrastructure.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Jersey City, NJ, United States
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Intern
- Employment
- Internship
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Security
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, IT, Computer Engineering, MIS, Technology Management, or related field
- Expected graduation date: Fall 2027 or Summer 2028
- Minimum GPA: 3.2
- Authorization to work permanently in the United States without current or future sponsorship
- Foundational understanding of cybersecurity concepts and frameworks, IT risk, networking, cloud, operating systems, identity and access management, vulnerability management, or security governance
Nice to have
- Coursework, projects, prior work, internship, or leadership experience related to cybersecurity, IT risk, audit, compliance, or financial services technology
- Exposure to SIEM platforms, vulnerability scanning, endpoint security, cloud security, scripting/automation, data analysis, Office 365, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, ServiceNow, Jira, NIST, ISO 27001,
- Strong communication, organization, and follow-through
- Analytical thinking and attention to detail
Full description
Build Your Future at DTCC
As an Information Security Intern in IT, you will help protect DTCC’s technology environment and critical financial market infrastructure by supporting cybersecurity practices within the CISO organization. You will gain hands-on exposure to security operations, risk management, threat detection, vulnerability management, identity and access management, security governance, and compliance activities. Your work will help strengthen DTCC’s security posture, support operational resilience, and reduce risk across technology platforms, applications, and business processes.
At DTCC, interns contribute to meaningful work while learning how the financial markets operate behind the scenes. You will be part of a structured summer experience that combines team-based project work, training, feedback, mentorship, and opportunities to connect with leaders and peers.
About the Summer Internship Program
The Summer Internship Program is a 10-week experience designed to build a strong foundation for early-career talent. The program includes orientation, training, manager engagement, feedback milestones, networking, and development experiences that help students explore potential full-time career paths, including EDGE, our entry-level development program, where applicable.
What you will gain
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Hands-on work connected to real business priorities, not only observation or administrative tasks.
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Structured orientation and training to help you understand DTCC, the industry, and your business area.
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Manager support, mentorship, peer connection, and opportunities to build your network.
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Development experiences focused on communication, feedback, professional skills, and career readiness.
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Mid-point and final feedback to help you understand your strengths, development areas, and potential next steps.
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Exposure to DTCC culture, values, and community engagement.
What you will do Role Responsibilities
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Assist with cybersecurity risk assessments, security reviews, and control evaluations to help identify, document, and mitigate information security risks across systems, applications, infrastructure, and business processes.
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Support security operations activities by monitoring alerts, reviewing security events, researching potential threats, documenting findings, and contributing to incident response and threat mitigation efforts under the guidance of experienced security professionals.
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Collaborate with CISO teams, technology partners, infrastructure teams, application developers, and risk stakeholders to strengthen security controls and support internal policy, regulatory, audit, and governance expectations.