Our 2026 Internship Program is a paid 10-week learning experience where you will be immersed in the daily environment of a thriving global financial services company. You will gain invaluable industry and organizational knowledge through daily business interactions and job assignments, in addition to engaging in projects that directly affect our business, interact with senior leaders in conversational settings, and network with employees and interns across our offices. This 10-week internship provides you with realistic experiences and information of what it is like to work at Guardian.
Internship Dates:
The internship program will run from Thursday, May 28, 2026 - Friday, August 7, 2026.
We review applications on a rolling basis, and we encourage you to apply as soon as you are ready. The application window will close on Friday, November 14, 2025, at 11:59PM ET or when role(s) have been filled, whichever comes first.
You are:
A rising senior (graduation date of December 2026- May 2027) or rising junior (graduation date of December 2027-June 2028) who is fueled by collaboration, able to listen and make quick decisions and thrive in a goal-oriented environment.
Currently pursuing an Undergraduate degree in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Location (housing is not provided):
New York, NY
Holmdel, NJ
Bethlehem, PA
You have:
Desire to be curious and analyze anomalies
Desire & passion to learn and grow in cybersecurity
Customer focused and oriented
Familiarity in operating systems, applications, & security controls in at least two of the following domains:
Network/Perimeter Security, including Next-Gen firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, proxies, and Web Application firewalls
Enterprise Endpoint (host-based) Security
DLP and Secure Data Transmission, Storage, and Access
Identity & Access Management
Event log aggregation, searching, and analysis
Familiarity with security architectures and operating and troubleshooting principles of Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems
Knowledge of TCP/IP protocol stack, including routing, network address translation, TCP/UDP connectivity, and application-level protocols: HTTP, SMTP, DNS, etc.
Excellent organizational skills, highly detail-oriented, strong on workflow process; ability to manage and follow up on multiple competing priorities effectively
You will:
Monitor & analyze events from various SOC intake sources (SIEM, ticketing system, email, chat, phone), conducting initial event discovery, triage, and response as per the Standard Operating Procedure, while also applying the knowledge of modern threat landscape and industry best practices and standards in more than one of the following channels:
Incident response and digital forensics
Security Orchestration and Automation (SOAR)
Identity Access Management (IAM) / User Behavior Analytics (UBA)
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
Malware Response
Endpoint Threat and Intrusion Protection (HIPS) Response
Perimeter Threat and Intrusion Protection (IPS) Response
Security Control Health Monitoring and Response
Provide tier one operational & analysis support, supporting team efforts in resolution of incidents and outages for more than one of the following technologies:
Computer and incident response monitoring
Security Incident Event Monitoring System (SIEM)
Firewall Appliance
Software-defined Network Security
Web Proxy
Web Application Firewall
Endpoint Security Protection
Data Loss Prevention
Application Security
Monitor & analyzing security dashboards and process corresponding events
Partner with team members and other technology teams in handling and responding to internal customer issues, assisting in problem analysis, ensuring timely remediation of security issues in accordance with corporate policies and standards
Execute daily security technology administration functions
Support the Cyber Security Engineering and Operations team in its efforts on various technology projects and operational initiatives
Work as a part of a team to ensure that Guardian customers' data, technology platforms, and infrastructure are available and safeguarded from cyber threats
Learn about and keep up to date with emerging cyber threats, industry best practices, and applicable regulatory requirements
Have the opportunity to work and learn from supportive leaders, mentors and team members across the organization who will help coach you as you develop your professional career
Learn about Guardian’s purpose, values, how we work, and our suite of product and service offerings
Build a network of colleagues and have a sense of community with other interns and other parts of the business
Think broadly and ask questions about data, facts and other information
Be a self-starter – someone who enjoys “rolling up their sleeves and getting things done”, has high energy, strong work ethic, displays the ability to work independently, and is creative
We offer:
Meaningful and challenging work opportunities to accelerate innovation in a secure and compliant way
Dynamic, modern work environments that promote collaboration and creativity to develop and empower talent
Employee Resource Groups that advocate for inclusion and diversity in all that we do
Social responsibility in all aspects of our work- we volunteer within our local communities, create educational alliances with colleges, and drive a variety of initiatives in sustainability
Eligibility:
Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization. F-1 visa holders with Optional Practical Training (OPT) who will require H-1B status, TNs, or current H-1B visa holders will not be considered. H1-B and green card sponsorship are not available for this position.
You must be available for the full program dates of the internship program.
If you have any questions regarding the application process, please feel free to email [email protected].
Salary Range:
$20-$35 per hour