Cybersecurity Architect Intern

Job Description

The ICE Internship Program offers a dynamic opportunity to combine hands-on, impactful work on projects that shape our business, alongside practical career and professional development. You'll build meaningful connections, strengthen your interpersonal skills, and contribute in ways that truly make a difference. 

Beyond your day-to-day responsibilities, you'll participate in weekly sessions led by industry leaders, connect with fellow interns, and deepen your understanding of the financial services, technology, and mortgage industries. 

The Cybersecurity Architect Intern will support the team's work on security standards and best practices, with exposure to emerging security topics. 

Responsibilities 

• Support the Cybersecurity Architecture team in reviewing security standards and evaluating vendors and tools under senior engineer guidance 

• Analyze security tool configurations and research emerging topics like agentic AI, cloud security, and post-quantum cryptography 

• Collaborate cross-functionally to gather requirements and maintain documentation from design reviews 

• Perform additional duties and contribute to projects as assigned 

Knowledge and Experience 

• Must be currently enrolled in a degree program at an accredited university, be at least advancing to their junior year of study, and pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field 

• Solid grasp of core security concepts (networking, IAM, cryptography), basic scripting or programming experience (e.g., Python, Bash, or PowerShell), and familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and version control (Git/GitHub) 

• Strong analytical and written communication skills, with the ability to document technical findings clearly and work collaboratively across teams 

• Exposure to security tooling (SAST/SCA, firewalls, etc.) is a plus 

Internship Program Schedule 

To accommodate varying academic calendars, the ICE Internship Program offers two schedule options: 

• Option 1: May 24, 2027 – August 6, 2027 

• Option 2: June 7, 2027 – August 20, 2027 

Candidates will be asked to select their preferred session during the application process. 

Please Note: Interns must be available to work full-time, five days a week, at our Atlanta office for the entire duration of one of the designated program schedules. Partial participation or alternate dates cannot be accommodated.

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Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.