Cyber Security Intern (Summer Internship Program)
Description
Launch your career in cyber security with hands-on experience.
Are you fascinated by how cyber security protects critical systems and drives business innovation? Do you thrive on problem-solving, learning, and collaborating with others? At CGI, our Cyber Security Internship gives you the opportunity to gain real-world experience and explore a dynamic career in IT consulting and cyber security.
As a Cyber Security Intern, you’ll work on meaningful projects, learn from industry experts, and contribute to securing client systems, applications, and infrastructure. You’ll develop technical skills, learn to assess risks, and gain exposure to leading cyber security tools and practices — all in a supportive, hybrid team environment.
This position is in Huntsville, AL in a hybrid working model.
Spring Application Period: Monday, January 19, 2026
- Friday, February 27, 2026
Your future duties and responsibilities How you’ll make an impact: • Learn about our industry, clients, organizational structure, and cyber security objectives. • Collaborate with project teams and thought leaders to identify, assess, and mitigate cyber risks. • Analyze systems, applications, and code for vulnerabilities and security gaps. • Research emerging threats, attack vectors, and vulnerabilities that impact web applications and infrastructure. • Participate in security assessments, control implementation, and risk mitigation strategies. • Document and communicate risks and vulnerabilities to key stakeholders. • Work with development teams to apply secure coding practices and best practices.
What you’ll need: ● Currently enrolled as a Junior in credits at an accredited college or university, pursuing a bachelor's degree in cyber security, Information Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical field. ● Demonstrated passion for cyber security through personal projects, coursework, or competitions. ● Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. ● Excellent written and verbal communication abilities. ● Collaborative mindset with flexibility to adapt in fast-paced environments. ● U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a DHS EOD/Public Trust clearance.
What you’ll gain: • Hands-on industry experience with a global technology and consulting leader. • Opportunities to contribute to client projects and real-world security initiatives. • Exposure to cutting-edge cyber security tools, technologies, and frameworks. • Mentorship, guidance, and constructive feedback from experienced professionals. • Participation in meaningful work that directly impacts client security and business outcomes.
The best version of you starts here.
We’re a global company of owners. Over 90,000 partners strong, we bring our various backgrounds and perspectives together to solve some of IT and business consulting’s toughest problems for some of the world’s best companies. Looking for a place that empowers you to explore your full potential and shape your own career? The scale and reach of our impact offer you just that. Join a team of great people, collaborate on meaningful work, and serve the communities you call home.
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CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set level, experience and training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $19 - $25 per hour.