IT Security Intern

Position Overview

Drive your future forward with International!

Are you ready to make your summer unforgettable while gaining valuable IT Security experience? International is seeking IT Security Interns for Summer 2027. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on cybersecurity experience while working alongside professionals who help protect International's people, systems, applications, and data.

As part of a 12-week internship program, you will contribute to real-world projects, gain exposure to multiple cybersecurity disciplines, and build skills that support International's ongoing digital transformation.

Why Choose International?

• Real-world experience: Work on projects that support cybersecurity across a global enterprise.
• Mentorship: Learn from experienced cybersecurity and technology professionals.
• Networking: Connect with leaders, team members, and fellow interns across Information Technology.
• Professional growth: Develop technical, analytical, and communication skills that will help launch your career.
• Culture: Participate in team-building activities, intern events, and collaborative projects.

Duration: Summer 2027 (12 Weeks – May through August). Must be able to work full 12-week period.

Location: Based in our Lisle, Illinois headquarters. In office Mon-Thurs, WFH Friday.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will vary based on assignment and team but may include:

• Support cybersecurity operations, investigations, and security monitoring activities.
• Assist with cyber threat intelligence research and analysis of emerging threats.
• Help identify, assess, and support remediation of vulnerabilities across the environment.
• Contribute to identity and access management initiatives that help secure user and privileged access.
• Support security engineering and automation projects that improve operational efficiency.
• Assist with cybersecurity reporting, metrics, dashboards, and documentation initiatives.
• Participate in security awareness and communication efforts across the organization.
• Support cloud, infrastructure, application, and data security projects.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity and IT teams to strengthen security processes and controls.

Potential Areas of Work

Depending on business needs and project availability, interns may gain experience in:

• Security Operations & Incident Response
• Cyber Threat Intelligence
• Identity & Access Management (IAM)
• Security Engineering & Automation
• Vulnerability Management
• Cloud Security
• Data Protection & Governance
• Security Architecture
• Risk, Compliance & Governance
• Operational Technology (OT) Security

Minimum Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

OR

• For Legal Jobs: Pursuing a Juris Doctor degree or Doctor of Law degree (J.D.)

Additional Requirements

• Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. does not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B or F-1 status)

Desired Skills

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Passion for cybersecurity, technology, and continuous learning.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Able to work full-time for the full 12-week summer internship, starting in mid-May.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity, networking, cloud technologies, or scripting/programming.
• Exposure to security concepts such as identity management, vulnerability management, threat detection, or risk management.
• Experience through coursework, projects, student organizations, labs, or previous internships.
• Interest in cybersecurity operations, engineering, threat intelligence, or security analytics.

Benefits and Compensation

This position offers competitive pay to support employees as they gain real world experience and grow professionally. The hourly pay range is $27–$32 per hour. Benefits offered for intern and co op positions are limited to paid time off (PTO) and paid company holidays during the assignment.

Company Overview

About TRATON
With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP and one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group’s product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. “Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.”: this intention underlines the Company’s ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group’s commercial growth.

About International
From a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today, few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International® trucks and engines and IC Bus® school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite® aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more, visit International.com.

*International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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