Chicago Technology Consulting Intern - 2025

Protiviti

Dec 8

Internship
Full-time
Off-cycle Internship
Software Engineering
Consulting
Chicago
Quick Apply

AI generated summary

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant technology discipline, advanced communication and critical thinking skills, experience with business intelligence reporting tools, domain management strategies, internal control frameworks, and database management systems, programming skills preferred, knowledge of security-related topics, ability to convey complex technical concepts, strong academic background, teamwork and independent work abilities, analytical and creative mindset, leadership and interpersonal skills, self-motivated, receptive to feedback, and interest in technology or business operations.
The Chicago Technology Consulting Intern at Protiviti will support organizations in their technology transformation journey by delivering tailored application solutions, implementing cloud strategies, harnessing data for insights, exploring emerging technologies, enhancing security and privacy, providing software services, managing technology risk and resilience, and helping clients improve their use of technology through strategy and architecture.

Requirements

Degree: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Data Sciences, Decision Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, Internet of Things, Applied Math, Machine Learning, Quantum, or other technology majors)
Visa Status: All applicants applying for U.S. job openings need authorization to work in the United States for Protiviti without sponsorship now or in the future
Graduation Status: Must be within one year of final graduation at time of internship
Technical Skills Desired of an entry-level Technology Consulting Consultant:
Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to apply critical thinking skills and innovation to client engagements across various industries
Specific skills below, prepare you better for specific Technology Consulting segments:
Demonstrated ability and desire to research and analyze pertinent client, industry, and technical matters
Basic experience with any of the major Business Intelligence reporting tools, such as Power BI, BusinessObjects, Hyperion, Cognos, Microstrategy, Tableau, QlikView, or SSRS
Entry-level experience with domain management strategies, network segmentation, firewalls and middleware tools
Introductory knowledge of internal control frameworks or knowledge of IT controls, with particular experience to understand IT and Business risks related to SAP
Basic experience working within a Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle, TeraData, or other major database management systems.
Familiarity of technology project risks and strategies for managing and mitigating
Programming skills such as Python, Java, JavaScript, etc. are preferred
Basic Knowledge of security-related topics such as authentication, entitlements, identity management, data protection, data leakage prevention, validation checking, encryption, hashing, principle of least privilege, software attack methods, and data storage
Fundamental knowledge of process reengineering and methodologies, including flowcharting and technical design documentation
Ability to convey complex technical security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
WHAT MAKES YOU SUCCESSFUL:
Strong academic background
Working in teams, as well as independently
Being creative and analytical
Passionate about evaluating, synthesizing, organizing, and interpreting data and information
Possessing excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to self-motivate and take responsibility for personal growth and development
Desiring to learn and a receptiveness to feedback and mentoring
Displaying an interest in technology, or business operations
Drive towards obtaining professional technical certifications

Responsibilities

Business Application Solutions: Supports organizations in transforming and optimizing their processes by delivering tailored technology application solutions to meet their needs. The Enterprise Application Solutions team provides a wholistic range of services within this space whether it be assisting organizations in understanding key business processes that will be impacted by their strategy, advising on application selection, providing implementation services, or ensuring security and compliance throughout solution delivery. This team has the expertise to support clients from end to end on their transformation journey.
Enterprise Cloud: Works with business and technology stakeholders to help shape and modernize technology in the cloud. The cloud team focuses on providing robust offerings to help organizations build their cloud strategy plans and roadmap, implement and migrate to the cloud, and become more efficient and optimized using the cloud.
Enterprise Data and Analytics: Works on the process of harnessing data (internal and external to the organization) to generate valuable insights that can drive the operations and strategy of an organization. There are various disciplines involved in Enterprise Data & Analytics, including: data source identification and analysis, data engineering, data visualization & data science/machine learning. The disciplines range from gathering and preparing the data for consumption, to consuming this data to diagnose issues, predict future outcomes and provide prescriptive solutions to challenges in the organization.
Emerging Technologies Group: Covers a wide range of work including Internet of Things (IoT) penetration testing, intelligent automation, artificial intelligence/machine learning and quantum computing. This team specialize in conducting a variety of penetration testing approaches such as: hardware, web/mobile application, Bluetooth, and other RF technologies. The devices this segment have historically tested have been primarily medical devices/telecom/consumer product related; however, the rapid growth of IoT devices presents an opportunity to test several types of devices as they emerge.
Security and Privacy: Helps organizations prevent theft or help protect sensitive data and assets. The Security and Privacy team builds partnerships by conducting risk assessments and technical testing, identifying security weaknesses in client systems, and providing strategic recommendations to deal with vulnerabilities and enhance overall cyber security posture. They help organizations prepare for and detect cyber-attacks or other crisis events; and take necessary corrective steps in real life situations.
Software Services: Works in both advisory and development capacities for clients looking to build new solutions or improve their technology strategy. This team offer services in a variety of business solutions including custom developed business solutions, enterprise content management platforms, customer relationship management platforms, and risk technology platforms. The Protiviti Software Services segment are known as the “people on the ground” – our consultants are product managers, web developers, graphic artists, and programmers with a passion for technology and innovation.
Technology Risk and Resilience: Works with business and technology stakeholders to enable competitive advantage by managing both technology risk and organizational resilience across the organization. We do this by promoting a cohesive culture that enables the building of cohesive and resilient business practices within a mature risk management program. The team is skilled in all phases of risk and resilience, from understanding global regulatory requirements and leading practices to designing and implementing right-sized capabilities throughout the business, technology/ cybersecurity, and third-party risk management lifecycles. This team is well-positioned to identify risks, translate those risks into actionable needs, and deploy skilled delivery teams to operationalize as needed.
Technology Strategy and Architecture: Helps clients understand and improve how they use technology and how technology can enable them to meet their big picture strategies. The Technology Strategy and Architecture team works closely with all of the other technology related practices at Protiviti because we help their leadership plan and strategize. Our Transform Program Execution sub-segment team works with the Enterprise Application Solutions leaders when they are implementing a new tool and need assistance with project management for that implementation.

Protiviti

Global Business Consulting

Consulting

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

2002

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Protiviti (www.protiviti.com) is a global consulting firm that delivers deep expertise, objective insights, a tailored approach and unparalleled collaboration to help leaders confidently face the future. Protiviti and our independent and locally owned Member Firms provide clients with consulting and managed solutions in finance, technology, operations, data, analytics, governance, risk and internal audit through our network of more than 85 offices in over 25 countries. Named to the 2021 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list, Protiviti has served more than 60 percent of Fortune 1000 and 35 percent of Fortune Global 500 companies. The firm also works with smaller, growing companies, including those looking to go public, as well as with government agencies. Protiviti is a wholly owned subsidiary of Robert Half (NYSE: RHI). Founded in 1948, Robert Half is a member of the S&P 500 index.