Infrastructure Intern

Job Description:

Building trusted markets — powered by our people. At Cboe Global Markets, we inspire our people to solve complex challenges together because what we do matters. We provide the financial infrastructure that powers the global economy. As a leading provider of market infrastructure and tradable products, Cboe delivers cutting-edge trading, clearing and investment solutions to market participants around the world. Cboe interns work with a variety of staff across multiple departments and have the opportunity to put their skills to work in their field of interest, while learning about Exchange technology and operations through our robust Options Institute courses.

The three main foundational pillars of our internship program are: develop, educate and network. We want to ensure each of our interns receive a real-world working experience that encourages academic, professional and personal growth. Candidates should be versatile, eager and able to work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive financial and technical environment. Our interns will be working 5 days in office per week at one of our state-of-the-art offices in Chicago, Kansas City, and New York City.

To be eligible for this internship, applicants must be enrolled in a university or college program and should not be scheduled to graduate before December of the internship year. Our internship program runs from June to August and you will wrap up your internship with a final presentation and retreat. Visit our student page for more information about our internship program!

As an Infrastructure Intern, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting the technology that powers Cboe's global workforce, offices, datacenters, and exchanges. This role provides exposure to both Network Infrastructure and End User Computing (EUC), offering opportunities to work with enterprise networking, security, automation, end-user support, identity management, collaboration technologies, and AI-driven solutions. Working alongside experienced engineers and specialists, you'll contribute to real projects, support day-to-day operations, and develop technical skills in a fast-paced financial technology environment.

You'll also complete a meaningful summer project and present your work to team members and leadership.

• Support network and EUC teams with day-to-day operational activities
• Assist with troubleshooting hardware, software, networking, and end-user technology issues
• Help maintain and document infrastructure, inventory, diagrams, and technical procedures
• Participate in network configuration reviews, testing, and infrastructure change activities
• Build or enhance automation solutions using tools such as Python, Power Shell, or other scripting technologies
• Explore and evaluate AI-powered tools and workflows that improve operational efficiency
• Assist with firewall reviews, security policies, identity management, and device administration
• Work with collaboration technologies, conference room systems, and endpoint management solutions
• Track work and document progress using Jira and Confluence
• Partner with experienced team members to learn enterprise IT operations in a global environment
• Deliver a summer project and present your findings and recommendations at the conclusion of the internship

• Pursuing a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Networking, or a related field
• Basic understanding of networking concepts such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, and switching
• Familiarity with Windows, macOS, cloud technologies, or endpoint/device management concepts
• Exposure to scripting or automation through coursework, projects, or personal experience
• Interest in technology infrastructure, cybersecurity, automation, and AI
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality
• Curious mindset with a willingness to learn and take initiative

• Experience with Python, Power Shell, Bash, or other scripting languages
• Familiarity with Azure, cloud platforms, or mobile device management (MDM)
• Knowledge of firewall, VPN, or network security concepts
• Experience with Linux or command-line tools
• Exposure to AI tools, prompt engineering, LLMs, or automation projects
• Familiarity with Git, REST APIs, JSON, Jira, or Confluence
• Coursework or certifications related to networking,…