About the role#
The Grainger Technology Group (GTG) internship is a 10-week, paid program based in our Chicago office. You will work alongside security analysts, engineers, and architects to protect our technology, data, and operations. This is a full-time role where you contribute to real security outcomes rather than standalone exercises.
What you'll do#
- Monitor the Grainger environment for signs of compromise and assist with incident response.
- Support proactive security program processes, including asset inventories and platform monitoring.
- Review vulnerability management findings and track remediation efforts.
- Gain hands-on exposure to SIEM platforms for alert triage, log analysis, and threat detection.
- Explore the use of AI-enabled research, prompt engineering, scripting, and automation to improve security workflows.
- Document processes and communicate technical recommendations to team members.
What you'll need#
- Expected bachelor's degree graduation between December 2026 and June 2027.
- Pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Foundational knowledge of networking, operating systems, and cloud or infrastructure concepts.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts like log analysis, vulnerability management, or incident response.
- Strong critical thinking skills and an interest in learning new security tools and workflows.
Location & details#
- Location: Chicago, Illinois.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Compensation: $36 per hour.
- Sponsorship: Not provided.
About Grainger
Grainger is a business-to-business organization that provides industrial-quality products and services. Founded in 1927, the company is based in Lake Forest, Illinois. It serves over 4.5 million customers across various industries including manufacturing, healthcare, and hospitality. The company offers a catalog of more than a million products alongside inventory management and technical support.
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