About the role#
As an Information Security Intern, you will help protect the technology environment and financial market infrastructure at DTCC. You will join the CISO organization to gain hands-on experience with security operations, risk management, threat detection, and compliance. This is a 10-week summer program that includes training, mentorship, and team-based project work.
What you'll do#
- Assist with cybersecurity risk assessments, security reviews, and control evaluations to identify and mitigate risks.
- Support security operations by monitoring alerts, reviewing events, and contributing to incident response.
- Collaborate with CISO teams, infrastructure partners, and application developers to strengthen security controls.
- Prepare security documentation, metrics, dashboards, and status updates for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Support vulnerability management, access management, and security awareness activities by tracking remediation and analyzing data.
- Research emerging threats and industry trends to help protect critical financial systems.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, MIS, Technology Management, or a related field.
- Expected graduation date in Fall 2027 or Summer 2028.
- A minimum GPA of 3.2.
- Foundational knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, IT risk, networking, cloud, operating systems, or identity and access management.
- Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Jersey City, New Jersey.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work modality: Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote).
- This is a paid, full-time internship.
About The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC)
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation is a privately held financial services firm established in 1973 and headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey. With a workforce of 5,001 to 10,000 employees, the organization provides post-trade market infrastructure by centralizing, automating, and standardizing transaction processing for global financial markets. It serves a client base that includes asset managers, custodian banks, and broker-dealers through services such as clearing, settlement, asset servicing, and trade reporting. The company operates from 21 locations worldwide to manage data services and risk mitigation across various asset classes.
