IEX is looking for a Cyber Security Engineer intern to work with the IEX Information Security team. The internship will include working on initiatives to maintain and improve IEX’s security posture while gaining the experience of working for a national equities exchange and true fintech organization.

IEX Information Security is responsible for protecting IEX from all threats, so that our employees can focus on providing our clients performance, fairness, and transparency in the market.

About you:

• Self-starter who is proactive and entrepreneurial
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• You are passionate about information security
• You are pursuing a Bachelor’s (or Master’s) degree related to Information Security, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree with less than 2 years until graduation.
• Have knowledge of technology and security topics including operating systems, network security, protocols, application security, infrastructure hardening and security baselines
• You are not afraid to ask questions and independently research solutions to find the answers and apply them to your work

What you’ll do:

• Help IEX Information Security implement security tooling enhancements.
• Provide meaningful impact to IEX Information Security. Your work will not sit on a shelf, collecting dust. Leave a legacy!
• Gain skills applicable to your future career.
• Work alongside a strong team of InfoSec practitioners.
• Learn more about how security works in a Financial Services enterprise.

Desired Skills:

• Experience scripting or coding (e.g., Python, PowerShell, using API’s, etc.)
• Experience with endpoint/network hardening or logging
• Experience with SIEM, SOAR, and/or DLP technologies

Here at IEX, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and culture. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. This policy not only complies with all applicable laws and protects workers' rights but is vital to IEX’s overall mission and values