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2025 Charles Schwab Technology Cyber Security Internship

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Charles Schwab

2025 Charles Schwab Technology Cyber Security Internship

Westlake, TX

Salary: USD $27 - $33 / Year

Your opportunity

At Schwab, you're empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us "challenge the status quo" and transform the finance industry together.

Throughout the 9-week paid Cybersecurity internship, there will be inspiring opportunities that welcome you into the Schwab culture, immerse you into your technology role, and teach you how to help protect Schwab's systems, networks and programs from cyber-attacks. The interactive internship program focuses on a variety of opportunities which feature a business track project, an intern cohort project, learning activities, a dedicated intern leader, networking, and exploring your unique personal strengths!

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You will gain insight into how to protect Schwab's systems against intrusion, damage, or theft to safeguard and enable the firm to cultivate client trust. Cybersecurity interns will be exposed to standard processes such as security auditing, security policy development, cybersecurity tools, and/or methods for monitoring security conditions. You will work closely alongside a dedicated group of cybersecurity professionals and leaders to achieve our vision where the firm operates with confidence in our information security. Daily tasks may include threat intelligence or threat hunting, continuous improvement to monitoring processes for controls, databases, servers, access, directory services (including cloud) and applications, workflow development and automation of IT risk management processes, and network edge protections, firewall rule management, and extension of capabilities through Security Service Edge solutions.

As you begin to invest in your early talent career, personal and professional support will be provided. Come "challenge the status quo" for the Summer of 2025 and learn what is means to be the next generation of Schwab change makers!

What you have

As an intern, it's not about what you know, it's about what you are willing to learn. We're seeking passionate students with extraordinary potential and motivation who have the courage to ask "why".

Required Qualifications

  • Be currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program
  • Have enough credit hours to put you at a junior level status at a 4-year college or university
  • Have not already completed your bachelor's degree
  • Able and willing to relocate at your own expense if relocation is needed
  • Able to commit to working 40 hours a week for the 9 weeks of the internship dates of June 9, 2025 - August 8, 2025
  • Able to start full time employment during business hours between August 2025 - September 2026

Preferred Qualifications

  • Majoring in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related subject area
  • Good analytical problem-solving, influencing, prioritization, decision-making skills
  • Passion for solving problems while embracing innovation and experimentation.
  • Optimism and curiosity, who possess a keen sense of purpose, awareness, and knowledge
  • Resourcefulness and flexibility, who enjoy working through cross-functional partnerships and collaboration to achieve a common purpose
  • An innovative and questioning demeanor, who constantly look for better ways to do things, have a passion for service, and seek to exceed client expectations.

What's in it for you

At Schwab, we're committed to empowering our employees' personal and professional success.

Our flexible work options, supportive culture, and focus on your development means you'll get the tools you need to make a positive difference in the finance industry.

We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you - both today and in the future:

  • Base salary + annual bonus
  • 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
  • Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and a 4-week sabbatical after 5 years of service
  • Paid parental leave and family building benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Health, vision, and dental insurance

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What's in it for you

At Schwab, we're committed to empowering our employees' personal and professional success. Our purpose-driven, supportive culture, and focus on your development means you'll get the tools you need to make a positive difference in the finance industry.

Client-provided location(s): Westlake, TX, USA
Job ID: CharlesSchwab-2024-101919
Employment Type: Intern

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program