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Global Information Security Internship 2025/26 Placement year

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CME Group

Sep 23

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Software Engineering
    IT & Cybersecurity
  • Belfast
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You should be in your 2nd year of a relevant degree, show passion for InfoSec, have analytical skills, effective communication, and the ability to manage priorities in a dynamic, hybrid work environment.
  • You will work with a skilled team, contributing to Application Security, Technology Risk & Compliance, Identity and Access Management, Project Management, Cyber Defence, or Engineering & Operations.

Requirements

  • No formal work experience is required for this position. Successful candidates should be able to demonstrate a passion for Information Security through course work/degrees completed, self-study, and/or certifications that have been completed
  • Knowledge of collecting, analysing, and interpreting qualitative and quantitative data from multiple sources
  • Knowledge of cyber, incident response and digital forensics, security engineering, security operations, computer network operations, information operations, information warfare, or topical cyber
  • Applicants should be in their 2nd year of a BA or BSc degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or related field. This is a placement year opportunity
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively coordinate multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
  • Effective time management skills demonstrated by successful and timely completion of projects
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
  • Ability to demonstrate analytical expertise, close attention to detail, excellent critical thinking, logic, and solution orientation in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Applicants must have the right to work in Belfast and be prepared to work a hybrid pattern with at least 2 or 3 days in the office

Responsibilities

  • Join a highly experienced and motivated team delivering the latest technologies and services to our enterprise and marketplace.
  • As an intern on the GIS team in Belfast you will have the opportunity to join at least one of its six functional teams:
  • Application Security
  • Technology Risk & Compliance
  • Identity and Access Management
  • Project Management
  • Cyber Defence
  • Engineering & Operations

FAQs

What is the duration of the Global Information Security Internship?

The internship lasts for 12 months.

What qualifications are required to apply for this internship?

Applicants should be in their 2nd year of a BA or BSc degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a related field.

Is prior work experience necessary for this position?

No formal work experience is required, but candidates should demonstrate a passion for Information Security through coursework, self-study, or completed certifications.

What essential skills are required for this internship?

Essential skills include the ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative data, effective time management, the ability to coordinate multiple priorities, and strong written and oral communication skills.

What technologies and tools should applicants be familiar with?

Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python and PowerShell, as well as knowledge of security technologies and common network security concepts, is desirable.

Where is the internship located?

The internship is located in Belfast.

Will there be opportunities to work in different functional areas of Global Information Security?

Yes, interns will have the opportunity to join at least one of six functional teams within the GIS program.

What is the work pattern for this internship?

Interns are expected to work in a hybrid pattern, with at least 2 or 3 days in the office.

When will interviews for the internship be conducted?

Interviews will be held in October and November.

What type of company is CME Group?

CME Group is the world’s leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, focusing on transforming industries and impacting global markets.

CME Group is the world’s leading derivatives marketplace

Finance
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1848
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

As the world's leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) is where the world comes to manage risk. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes, including futures and options based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, energy, agricultural commodities, metals, weather and real estate. CME Group brings buyers and sellers together through its CME Globex® electronic trading platform and its trading facilities in New York and Chicago. CME Group also operates CME Clearing, one of the world’s leading central counterparty clearing provider in the world, which offers clearing and settlement services for exchange-traded contracts, as well as for over-the-counter derivatives transactions through CME ClearPort®. These products and services ensure that businesses everywhere can substantially mitigate counterparty credit risk in both listed and over-the-counter derivatives markets.