About the role#
International is seeking IT Security Interns for a 12-week program during Summer 2027. This role provides hands-on experience in cybersecurity while working alongside professionals who protect company systems, applications, and data. You will contribute to real-world projects and gain exposure to various cybersecurity disciplines.
What you'll do#
- Support cybersecurity operations, investigations, and security monitoring.
- Assist with cyber threat intelligence research and analysis.
- Identify, assess, and support the remediation of vulnerabilities.
- Contribute to identity and access management initiatives.
- Support security engineering and automation projects to improve efficiency.
- Assist with cybersecurity reporting, metrics, dashboards, and documentation.
- Participate in security awareness and communication efforts.
- Support cloud, infrastructure, application, and data security projects.
- Collaborate with IT teams to strengthen security processes and controls.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Ability to work full-time for the 12-week summer term, starting in mid-May.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity, networking, cloud technologies, or scripting and programming.
- Exposure to security concepts like identity management, vulnerability management, threat detection, or risk management.
- Experience gained through coursework, projects, student organizations, labs, or previous internships.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided for this position.
Location & details#
- Location: Lisle, Illinois.
- Work Modality: Hybrid (in-office Monday through Thursday, work from home on Friday).
- Duration: 12 weeks, May through August 2027.
- Compensation: Paid position.
About International
International manufactures commercial trucks and school buses. The company also produces Fleetrite aftermarket parts for vehicles. It operates as part of the TRATON Group. The business maintains its headquarters in Lisle, Illinois, and employs over 9,000 people.
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