Security Analyst Internships
Security analyst internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience working alongside working practitioners, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings across Technology & Software are active now, with Rocket Lab USA, Navy Federal Credit Union, and Southwest Power Pool among the employers posting roles now.
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The Administrative Services department has an internship opportunity in their Workplace Protection function.
A Day in the Life of a Security Analyst – Ent Sec may include:
- Analyzes, designs, and facilitates capabilities, solutions, or preventative/remediation controls to protect people, mitigate risks, protect proprietary/confidential data, and property in accordance with industry standards and governance/compliance requirements
- Conducts investigations to protect people, information, and assets
- Manages, coordinates, and reports on the efforts of consultants, vendors, contractors, and/or business partners involved in security and incident response related projects and initiatives
- Researches/investigates emerging security topics, threats, capabilities, and solution options to create/update policy and governance, technology strategies, and vulnerability assessments
- Proactively monitors, communicates and coordinates response to worldwide events that may have an impact on company’s assets, employees or operations, such as: civil unrest, natural disasters, fires, accidents, utility/technology outages and weather
- Supports and engages in incident response, crisis management, threat management and the Joint Security Operations Center/Threat Hotlines
- Designs, implements, and provides oversight for technical training programs in area(s) of specialization as well as employee training and education as it relates to compliance and risk mitigation
- Applies industry standard risk management techniques and knowledge to determine effectiveness of controls and to create action plans that remediate identified risks
- Provides expertise in area(s) of specialization to business partners
- Conducts research, analyzes data, develops solutions, and collaborates with business partners/peers to produce communications, recommendations, and reports
Items of Note
- May require occasional travel to other company locations and/or company specific events
Who We Are Looking For:
- Current college students (sophomore, junior and seniors) or grad student majoring in Criminal Justice, Criminology, and Intelligence Studies
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred (please include on your resume)
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written
- Ability to collect, organize, interpret and present complex data
- Ability to work independently or as part of a small team
- Forensics analysis, investigation, and technological skills
Internship Program Eligibility: To be eligible for an internship, candidates must be in an undergraduate or post-graduate program with a graduation date of December 2027 or later.
What You Can Expect:
- Dates of internship: June 2, 2027 – August 11, 2027 (10 weeks)
- Hours: Monday-Friday, 38.75 hours per week
- Due to the short duration of the summer program, it is an expectation that hired interns will be available for the duration of the summer internship with little to no disruption in work schedule.
- Hourly Rate: $22.00/hour. In addition, selected interns will be eligible for a $2,000 stipend (minus applicable taxes)!
- Location: This position will be in a hybrid work environment located in Bloomington, IL.
- Selected interns should plan to spend time working from home and some time working in the office as part of our hybrid work environment. Please note that relocation benefits will not apply.
- Applicant volume and hiring needs may result in early closure or extension beyond the listed deadline, so apply as soon as possible!
- To submit an application, click "Apply" on the job listing page on the State Farm career site.
- Competitive candidates will be invited to participate in a pre-screening video interview in the Fall of 2026
*****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity*****
Time Off
- 40 hours of Life Leave
- Military Leave
- 401(K) Savings Plan (Eligible at age 18)
- Mutual Funds (Eligible at age 18)
- Commuter Benefits
- Wellness programs
- US Discount program
- Good Neighbor Grant program
- Matching Gift program
- Employee Assistance Fund
- Company Holidays
The Administrative Services department has an internship opportunity in their Workplace Protection function.
A Day in the Life of a Security Analyst – Ent Sec may include:
- Analyzes, designs, and facilitates capabilities, solutions, or preventative/remediation controls to protect people, mitigate risks, protect proprietary/confidential data, and property in accordance with industry standards and governance/compliance requirements
- Conducts investigations to protect people, information, and assets
- Manages, coordinates, and reports on the efforts of consultants, vendors, contractors, and/or business partners involved in security and incident response related projects and initiatives
- Researches/investigates emerging security topics, threats, capabilities, and solution options to create/update policy and governance, technology strategies, and vulnerability assessments
- Proactively monitors, communicates and coordinates response to worldwide events that may have an impact on company’s assets, employees or operations, such as: civil unrest, natural disasters, fires, accidents, utility/technology outages and weather
- Supports and engages in incident response, crisis management, threat management and the Joint Security Operations Center/Threat Hotlines
- Designs, implements, and provides oversight for technical training programs in area(s) of specialization as well as employee training and education as it relates to compliance and risk mitigation
- Applies industry standard risk management techniques and knowledge to determine effectiveness of controls and to create action plans that remediate identified risks
- Provides expertise in area(s) of specialization to business partners
- Conducts research, analyzes data, develops solutions, and collaborates with business partners/peers to produce communications, recommendations, and reports
Items of Note
- May require occasional travel to other company locations and/or company specific events
Who We Are Looking For:
- Current college students (sophomore, junior and seniors) or grad student majoring in Criminal Justice, Criminology, and Intelligence Studies
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred (please include on your resume)
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written
- Ability to collect, organize, interpret and present complex data
- Ability to work independently or as part of a small team
- Forensics analysis, investigation, and technological skills
Internship Program Eligibility: To be eligible for an internship, candidates must be in an undergraduate or post-graduate program with a graduation date of December 2027 or later.
What You Can Expect:
- Dates of internship: June 2, 2027 – August 11, 2027 (10 weeks)
- Hours: Monday-Friday, 38.75 hours per week
- Due to the short duration of the summer program, it is an expectation that hired interns will be available for the duration of the summer internship with little to no disruption in work schedule.
- Hourly Rate: $22.00/hour. In addition, selected interns will be eligible for a $2,000 stipend (minus applicable taxes)!
- Location: This position will be in a hybrid work environment located in Bloomington, IL.
- Selected interns should plan to spend time working from home and some time working in the office as part of our hybrid work environment. Please note that relocation benefits will not apply.
- Applicant volume and hiring needs may result in early closure or extension beyond the listed deadline, so apply as soon as possible!
- To submit an application, click "Apply" on the job listing page on the State Farm career site.
- Competitive candidates will be invited to participate in a pre-screening video interview in the Fall of 2026
*****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity*****
Time Off
- 40 hours of Life Leave
- Military Leave
- 401(K) Savings Plan (Eligible at age 18)
- Mutual Funds (Eligible at age 18)
- Commuter Benefits
- Wellness programs
- US Discount program
- Good Neighbor Grant program
- Matching Gift program
- Employee Assistance Fund
- Company Holidays
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Tips for Your Security Analyst Internship Search
Apply for summer roles in the fall
Large employers running structured security cohorts open applications the preceding fall and close them well before winter ends. Smaller companies and co-ops post closer to start dates, so roles appear year-round, but waiting until spring for a summer internship puts you behind the candidates who applied months earlier.
Build a portfolio that proves your skills
Hiring teams reviewing security analyst intern candidates expect limited work history and look for documented proof of skills instead. Complete two or three hands-on projects, capture-the-flag writeups, home lab configurations, or threat-analysis reports, and publish them in a linked GitHub repository so every application includes something concrete for recruiters to review.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured security programs tied directly to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity reaches employers who never appear at fairs, widening the pool you can realistically land in.
Practice the technical screen before you apply
Security analyst intern interviews typically include a technical screen covering networking fundamentals, operating system concepts, or scenario-based threat questions. Practice out loud, walking through your reasoning step by step, interviewers weigh how you think through a problem as much as whether you reach the right answer. Run through common scenarios until explaining your process feels natural.
Target structured security internship pipelines early
Larger organizations run dedicated security internship cohorts, SOC rotations, threat-intelligence programs, and university partnerships, specifically built to train candidates new to the field. These programs recruit early, fill fast, and often convert a meaningful share of interns to full-time roles. Identify the structured programs that match your background and submit in the first application wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 29% of the security analyst internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you begin searching, then filter by location and work type so you're not sorting through roles that require relocation you can't manage. Filtering up front keeps your list focused on positions you can actually accept.
Security Analyst Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a security analyst internship?
Lead with coursework, personal projects, and a portfolio rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For security analyst candidates, a portfolio of documented labs, capture-the-flag writeups, or threat-analysis projects gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where security recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a security analyst internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it for security analyst interns is performance on real work, available headcount on the team, and how early you signal interest in returning. Position yourself well without counting on a return offer, treat each deliverable as your best audition while keeping your full-time search running in parallel.
When should I apply for security analyst internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers, especially those running structured security cohorts, recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing applications before the calendar year turns. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Check listings regularly rather than treating intern recruiting as a single seasonal window.
Are security analyst internships paid?
Most professional security analyst internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show it where the employer discloses it. Unpaid arrangements are rare at established organizations and more common at small nonprofits or academic research settings. Review each posting for compensation details before applying.
What should a security analyst internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Two or three complete, documented projects with the tools you used and links to where the work lives, for security analyst candidates that means linked GitHub repositories with lab writeups, capture-the-flag solutions, or vulnerability research notes. Add relevant coursework in networks, operating systems, or cryptography. Keep the whole document to one page.
Are there remote security analyst internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 71% of the security analyst internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they attract applicants from across the country, so apply early once you spot a role that fits. Filter by work type to see remote and hybrid listings without sorting through positions that require relocation.
What is a security operations center (SOC) analyst internship?
A SOC analyst internship places you inside a team that monitors systems, triages alerts, and investigates potential threats in real time. It targets students and recent graduates new to the field and is one of the most direct ways to build hands-on defensive security experience. These programs are competitive and recruit early, so identify SOC rotations or internship cohorts and apply in the first wave.
Can international students get security analyst internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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