Intern - Cybersecurity Analyst

Position: Intern 2027 - Cybersecurity Analyst
Where Ambition Meets Innovation Build a career that matches all your initiative with an impressive dose of innovation. From cutting-edge resources and a collaborative environment to the freedom to make an impact and more, you’ll find the ingredients you need at LPL Financial to shape your success while helping clients pursue their financial goals.

Job Overview:

The Cybersecurity Internship at LPL offers hands-on experience across a broad range of cybersecurity domains, including cloud security, network security, identity and access management (IAM), application security, and cyber risk management. Interns will support key cybersecurity operations such as threat monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, and security compliance while developing practical experience with enterprise-grade security tools, technologies, and processes. This role provides a unique opportunity to build foundational cybersecurity skills while contributing to the protection of critical business systems and data.

Responsibilities:

Monitor security tools, dashboards, and alerts to identify potential threats, vulnerabilities, or suspicious activity

Support incident response efforts by analyzing security events, documenting findings, and escalating issues when appropriate

Assist with vulnerability assessments, review scan results, and help track remediation efforts

Participate in cybersecurity engineering projects, including the implementation, configuration, and optimization of security technologies

Support identity and access management processes, security reviews, and access governance activities

Contribute to cloud security, application security, or network security initiatives as assigned

Assist with cyber risk assessments, compliance activities, and security documentation

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve the organization's security posture

Research emerging cybersecurity threats, technologies, and industry best practices

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for strong collaborators who deliver exceptional client experiences and thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments. Our ideal candidates pursue greatness, act with integrity, and are driven to help our clients succeed. We value those who embrace creativity, continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture where we win together and create and share joy in our work.

Requirements:

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related field

Ability to work on-site in an LPL primary office location

Core Competencies:

Curiosity for emerging technologies, cybersecurity trends, and evolving threat landscapes

Foundational knowledge of cybersecurity principles, including authentication, encryption, access control, and network security

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Ability to learn quickly and collaborate effectively in a team environment

Demonstrated interest in cybersecurity through coursework, projects, certifications, clubs, research, competitions, or prior internships

Preferences:

Familiarity with Generative AI technologies and solutions

Exposure to cybersecurity concepts and tools, such as Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), vulnerability management, Identity and Access Management (IAM), endpoint security, and cloud security

Experience with scripting or automation (Python, Power Shell, Bash, etc.)Participation in cybersecurity clubs, Capture the Flag (CTF) competitions, or home lab projects

Foundational knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
Coursework in cybersecurity, networking, cloud computing, risk management, or secure software development

Interest in one or more cybersecurity domains, including security engineering, threat detection, incident response, penetration testing, cloud security, application security, IAM, or cyber risk management

Summer Internship

Schedule:

Full - time position for 10 weeks in the summer of 2027;
Monday through Friday, working 40 hours a week during business operating hours.

Internship dates: 6/1/2027 – 8/6/2027

Priority Application Date:
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