AbbVie · North Chicago, IL

2027 Business Technology Solutions Intern - Cybersecurity (Undergraduate) at AbbVie — North Chicago, IL

Full-timeNorth Chicago, ILPosted 2026-08-27Apply on SmartRecruiters

Full job description

The Cybersecurity Intern will help protect AbbVie's systems, data, and applications across one of four focus areas: Cybersecurity, Security Operations Center (SOC), Identity Access Management (IAM), and Application Security. Specific responsibilities could include:

  • Monitor security alerts and incidents, assist with vulnerability scanning and remediation, support security awareness initiatives, and document and report security issues
  • Perform initial triage of security events and alarms, escalate potential threats to senior analysts, maintain logs and incident records, and assist with threat analysis and resolution
  • Process access requests and account provisioning, run access reviews and audits, maintain account and permission documentation, and support password management and authentication troubleshooting
  • Support secure code review and testing and assist with application vulnerability assessments

This is an 11-week onsite internship. The majority of BTS Interns will be placed in Lake County, IL, though there is a possibility of being placed within any U.S. AbbVie or Allergan Aesthetics location. While location preferences are considered, placements will ultimately be based on business need.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, AI or related majors with a minor or concentration in Cybersecurity. Relevant exposure through extracurricular or professional experiences can be considered in lieu of a Cybersecurity minor
  • Graduation date between December 2027 – June 2028
  • Must be enrolled in university the semester following your internship and graduate within 1-year post internship

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Python scripting and automation tooling (SOAR, Ansible), networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, ports, firewalls), and Windows/Linux OS basics
  • Ability to read and assess code (JavaScript, Java, or C#) and write securely, with a willingness to learn secure API design
  • Foundational knowledge of cloud security concepts across AWS, Azure, and GCP and cloud-native security tooling
  • Previous internship or related experience
  • Technical and business insight, strong analytical skills, and creative problem-solving abilities
  • Proven track record of teamwork, adaptability, innovation, initiative, and integrity
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher

Benefits and Amenities:

  • Competitive pay
  • Relocation support for eligible students
  • Select wellness benefits and paid holiday / sick time