College to Corporate IT Internship - Risk & Security - Engineer (NC)

Vanguard

Hours: Full time
Where: Charlotte, NC
Apply by: End Date: December 17, 2026
Posted: Sep 2

Put your technical mind to work

Are you a self-starter looking to lead, bringing teams together around ideas with purpose? Are you ready to put your classroom experience into action? Protecting our investors from risk requires clear goals, big ideas and resolute action. As part of the Engineering track, you’ll build security-focused technology solutions that keep Vanguard safe day in and day out. Vanguard’s College to Corporate Internship Program is an immersive, hands-on experience at one of the world’s leading investment firms. Extensive training, real-world experience, hands-on opportunities and mentorship from professionals will all aid in broadening your technical expertise. You’ll receive exposure to the software life cycle and positively impact our clients through exciting assignments. Make it count!

In this internship you will:

What you'd do

In pursuit of a bachelor's or master's degree with a concentration in computer science, computer engineering, IST, IT, CIS, Security, Risk, Cybersecurity or related technical/engineering subject matter required
Strong interest in web, mobile, and/or application development
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred
Demonstrated leadership skills and/or leadership aspirations
Effective analytical, communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a team-oriented environment
Vanguard is not offering sponsorship for this position
This program is a full-time, paid summer internship
The start date for this program will be May/June 2027

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission. To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best. How We Work Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibi…

Starts: 2026-08-17