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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.
What you'd do
- 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 they want
- 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
- 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
- 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, PowerShell, Bash, etc.)
- Starts
- 2026-08-18