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Title IT​/Cybersecurity Engineer Intern

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: NFP
Seasonal/Temporary, Apprenticeship/Internship position
Listed on 2026-10-24
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Cybersecurity
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 20 - 22 USD Hourly USD 20.00 22.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Posting Description
About the Company:

Wealthspire is a leading wealth management, retirement advisory, and business management firm serving individuals, families, endowments, and institutions across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. We provide a comprehensive platform that brings together wealth management, institutional consulting, business management, family office, and retirement plan advisory services - empowering clients to navigate complexity with clarity and confidence.

With over 1,200 employees across more than 40 offices, we deliver insights and solutions backed by deep research, technology, and decades of expertise. Our collective businesses create a unified ecosystem designed to meet clients wherever they are in their financial journey. Wealthspire is redefining the future of financial solutions through collaboration, scale, and a steadfast commitment to putting people first - our clients, our colleagues, and our communities.

For more information, visit  Wealthspire Advisors LLC, Fiducient Advisors LLC, Wealthspire Retirement, LLC, dba Wealthspire Retirement Advisory, and certain other affiliates are separately registered investment advisers.

Internship Program Overview:

Our 10-week Summer Internship Program provides an opportunity to learn about the practices that safeguard the firm’s systems, data, and technology infrastructure. As part of the Wealthspire Cybersecurity team, the intern will gain hands‑on experience supporting proactive monitoring, threat detection, and incident response, while developing an understanding of secure architecture design and maintenance. The intern will collaborate with colleagues across Technology, Risk, and the business to learn how security best practices are applied, risks are mitigated, and business objectives are supported while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.

Location: Chicago, IL

Key responsibilities include:

  • Support the Cybersecurity team with monitoring systems and reviewing security alerts.
  • Assist with identifying, documenting, and escalating potential security threats or vulnerabilities.
  • Participate in incident response activities and help maintain accurate incident documentation.
  • Support security assessments, testing, and remediation tracking.
  • Assist with maintaining cybersecurity policies, procedures, and technical documentation.
  • Collaborate with Technology, Risk, and business teams on cybersecurity initiatives.
  • Conduct research on emerging threats, security trends, and industry best practices.
  • Help promote cybersecurity awareness and support compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Complete additional cybersecurity projects and assignments throughout the internship.
  • Lift and carry materials weighing up to 25 pounds, with reasonable accommodations available to support the performance of essential job functions.
Qualifications:
  • Preferably a rising senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
  • Strong interest in cybersecurity, technology risk, and information security.
  • Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts, networks, operating systems, or cloud technologies.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills
  • Problem solving skillset, paired with the ability to handle multiple projects at one time
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities.
  • Previous internship, academic project, or coursework related to cybersecurity is preferred but not required.

The summer internship…

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