Cybersecurity Internship (Summer 2026)

Enterprise Technology & Security Summer Internship Program: Corporate Security and Resilience

Calling all emerging technologists!

Looking to gain practical, hands-on experience in the field of cyber/corporate security? The Enterprise Technology & Security Summer Internship Program is a critical program within Enterprise Technology & Security Services that helps passionate early career professionals gain real-world exposure to groundbreaking technology.

Corporate Security and Resilience Track
The CS&R Intern will be responsible for assisting on a number of initiatives to improve processes and implement efficiencies within Cybersecurity, Security Engineering and Architecture, or Identity and Access Management teams.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Creating and/or maintaining databases and management reports; May also include reporting, data management and other ad hoc requirements in an accurate and timely manner.
• Collect, review and analyze data and/or documentation to ensure compliance with department SLAs, policies, procedures and/or regulatory and risk requirements; and/or support of departmental programs and projects.
• Support existing security capabilities and the design / service delivery of next generation security technologies.
• Maintenance of enterprise security standards, design patterns, and capability roadmaps
• Utilize department specific systems applications.
• Manage competing priorities in an accurate and timely manner.

Note: This Internship program begins in late May 2026

Experience during the program
In this 10-week program, interns will gain a strong understanding of Software Engineering at Citizens. This program also provides mentorship, exposure to senior leadership, and participation in a variety of activities to further develop professional skills, including:

• Orientation with all ETS interns
• Professional development workshops (such as Personal Branding and Communicating with Impact)
• Social activities (such as sporting events and a bank-wide intern BBQ)
• Dedicated community service activities

Life after the program
High-performing interns interested in pursuing a career within Enterprise Technology & Security may be extended an offer to return as a Full-time colleague in our Enterprise Technology & Security Development Program (ETSDP) upon graduation. The ETSDP is a full-time program that helps rising professionals build a meaningful career within software, network/systems, data or cloud engineering, technology risk and security.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications:

• Successfully complete a video interview assessment within 4 days of receiving the link. If not completed within the timeframe, your application will be automatically withdrawn from consideration.

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, Software Engineering
• Expected graduation date of May 2027
• Minimum GPA 3.0
• Solid organizational and time-management skills
• Basic knowledge of Information Security, and/or business controls
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Excel, and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated ability to operate in a team environment; good interpersonal and communication skills

Preferred qualifications:

• Coursework or professional exposure/experience with cybersecurity or corporate security

• Previous exposure to software development and/or engineering.
• Attention to detail; strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with operating systems such as Windows, Linux and MacOS
• Understanding of banking industry specific threats and challenges

Hours and Work Schedule
Hours per Week: 40
Work Schedule: M-F 8:30am - 5pm

Equal Employment Opportunity

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