About the role#
This is a 9-week, full-time, on-site internship program based in Greenwich, Connecticut. Interns work alongside experienced security engineers to protect critical infrastructure and sensitive data across the firm's operations. The role provides hands-on experience in cybersecurity practices and exposure to security operations within a global financial services environment.
What you'll do#
- Design, implement, and maintain cybersecurity solutions.
- Participate in security assessments, vulnerability scanning, and threat monitoring activities.
- Assist in threat modeling preparation for penetration tests.
- Support the execution of penetration testing and test cases.
- Help compile penetration testing reports.
- Contribute to infrastructure setup for penetration testing and red teaming.
- Learn to conduct penetration testing on web and mobile applications.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Graduation date between December 2027 and May 2028 is preferred.
- Minimum GPA of 3.5.
- Basic understanding of network and application security concepts.
- Interest in the security challenges of financial technology.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Greenwich, Connecticut, USA.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: Full-time, on-site.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
How to get in at Interactive Brokers
Intern Insider's per-company playbook.
Securing an internship at Interactive Brokers requires speed because the volume of applicants is high. Intern Insider sends an instant alert the moment a role matching your target is published anywhere, so you apply among the first. Early applicants often get their materials reviewed before the pile grows too large to manage. You should also focus on networking with the actual team members. Intern Insider surfaces the recruiters behind the company's roles so you can reach out directly to ask about the position or a referral. This direct connection often improves your response rates compared to submitting through a general portal.
