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Cybersecurity Intern - Summer 2026

Ideal Industries
15 To 20 (USD) Hourly
United States, Illinois, Sycamore
1375 Park Avenue (Show on map)
Nov 05, 2025
IDEAL Industries, Inc. has built a reputation for over a century by crafting iconic tools and practical technology required in aerospace, data communications, electrical, wire processing and construction. The global family of IDEAL brands includes IDEAL Electrical, Anderson Power, and Enatel. A vibrant and dynamic company, IDEAL is best known for our wire connectors, the gold standard for making electrical connections around the world. Nearly every commercial jet is assembled using IDEAL wire strippers and, as part of the critical equipment on NASA missions, our tools even help NASA astronauts fly to the moon. Most important, our products benefit skilled tradespeople, who reach for IDEAL tools every day. IDEAL is propelled by the concept of Building an IDEAL World. Our family-run business is committed to building ideal relationships with customers, employees, and communities by crafting some of our industry's most innovative and trusted tools. The Cybersecurity Intern will support the IT security team in monitoring systems, identifying vulnerabilities, and assisting with incident response efforts. This role offers hands-on experience with threat detection tools, compliance frameworks, and risk mitigation strategies. Interns will contribute to real-world projects while learning best practices in enterprise security operations. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, eager to learn, and passionate about protecting digital infrastructure. Responsibilities: Assist in monitoring and triaging security alerts using tools like Microsoft Security Console, Darktrace, and Rapid7. Support vulnerability management by reviewing prioritized findings and helping deploy remediation solutions. Participate in incident response activities, including documentation and escalation of security events via FreshService. Conduct phishing investigations and contribute to awareness campaigns using platforms like KnowBe4. Help maintain and audit digital assets, firewall configurations, and Active Directory for security gaps. Contribute to the development and refinement of security SOPs and policy documentation. Perform onboarding/offboarding cyber audit checks and assist with identity and access management tasks. Stay current on cybersecurity trends and assist in reporting metrics and insights to the SecOps team Requirements: Pursuing degree in Information Security and/or Cybersecurity Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent. Skilled in the use of computer applications such as Excel, PowerShell, Wireshark (ie - packet tracing) Professional or academic experience in Information Security and/or Cybersecurity Ability to work successfully as part of a team as well as independently The expected pay rate for this position is between $15.00 and $20.00 per hour and is full time. IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. is proud to be one of America's Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We know when you honor relationships, success for all will follow. To learn more about us, visit www.idealindustries.com