Cyber Security Internship 2027

Summary

C.H. Robinson builds resilient supply chains through science and technology and is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer Intern for its 2027 summer internship program. The intern will support security operations and application security initiatives, participate in rotational assignments, monitor and investigate threats, and help enhance the company’s security posture.

Responsibilities

• Work with your fellow cyber security professionals to analyze, plan, implement, maintain, monitor, troubleshoot, and enhance C.H. Robinson's security posture
• Assist with security operations activities including incident response, threat hunting, security investigations, and phishing or business email compromise analysis
• Support application security initiatives including vulnerability management, secure code review, penetration testing, and remediation validation
• Participate in rotational assignments across Security Operations (SOC) and Application Security (AppSec) teams to gain exposure to multiple cybersecurity disciplines
• Analyze and recommend security controls and procedures in acquisition, development, and change management lifecycle of information systems, and monitors for compliance
• Monitor, investigate, and triage suspicious or malicious activity and alerts
• Learn from an experienced engineer who will train you on our systems, explain our business, and introduce you to leaders throughout the organization
• Leverage multiple Security technologies and implement security products (firewalls, AV systems, IDS, IPS, web content filter, Microsoft Windows system security services and functions)

Skills

• Understanding of best practices in security engineering, including secure development, cryptography, network security, security operations, systems security, policy, and/or incident response
• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; students entering their junior or senior year with demonstrated interest in cybersecurity through coursework, projects, internships, certifications, research, or extracurricular activities are preferred
• Innovative problem-solving skills, with passion for leveraging technology to solve complex business problems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Growth mindset, open to giving and receiving feedback
• Values a diverse and inclusive work environment
• Team-first mentality and ability to thrive in a collaborative and dynamic workplace

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Understanding of best practices in security engineering, including secure development, cryptography, network security, security operations, systems security, policy, and/or incident response
• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; students entering their junior or senior year with demonstrated interest in cybersecurity through coursework, projects, internships, certifications, research, or extracurricular activities are preferred

Nice to Haves

• Innovative problem-solving skills, with passion for leveraging technology to solve complex business problems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Growth mindset, open to giving and receiving feedback
• Values a diverse and inclusive work environment
• Team-first mentality and ability to thrive in a collaborative and dynamic workplace

Benefits

• Hands-on, meaningful responsibilities from day one of the 2027 summer internship
• Pairing with an experienced engineer who provides feedback and guidance
• Training and hands-on experience through the program
• Employees can work wherever they work best within the country they reside in, including 100% remote work
• Three medical plans which include prescription drug coverage
• Enhanced fertility benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account (including employer contribution)
• Dental and Vision
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid observed holidays
• 2 paid floating holidays for U.S. hourly employees
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) offered to U.S. salaried employees — no accruals and no caps
• Paid Time Off (PTO) offered to all other employees in the U.S. and Canada
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off to volunteer in your community
• Charitable Giving Match Program
• 401(k) with 6% company matching
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• A broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunities