2027 IT / Cybersecurity Engineer Intern

About the Role

The 2027 IT / Cybersecurity Engineer Intern role at Wealthspire is a 10-week Summer Internship Program. This program provides an opportunity to learn about the practices that safeguard the firm’s systems, data, and technology infrastructure. As part of the Wealthspire Cybersecurity team, the intern will gain hands-on experience supporting proactive monitoring, threat detection, and incident response, while developing an understanding of secure architecture design and maintenance. The intern will collaborate with colleagues across Technology, Risk, and the business to learn how security best practices are applied, risks are mitigated, and business objectives are supported while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.

Location: Chicago, IL

Hourly Range: $20.00 – $22.00 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Cybersecurity team with monitoring systems and reviewing security alerts.
• Assist with identifying, documenting, and escalating potential security threats or vulnerabilities.
• Participate in incident response activities and help maintain accurate incident documentation.
• Support security assessments, testing, and remediation tracking.
• Assist with maintaining cybersecurity policies, procedures, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with Technology, Risk, and business teams on cybersecurity initiatives.
• Conduct research on emerging threats, security trends, and industry best practices.
• Help promote cybersecurity awareness and support compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Complete additional cybersecurity projects and assignments throughout the internship.
• Lift and carry materials weighing up to 25 pounds.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Preferably a rising senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Strong interest in cybersecurity, technology risk, and information security.
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts, networks, operating systems, or cloud technologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Problem-solving skillset, paired with the ability to handle multiple projects at one time.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Previous internship, academic project, or coursework related to cybersecurity is preferred but not required.