Summer Internship Program 2027 - Application Security Intern
Intercontinental Exchange Holdings, Inc. Summer Internship Program 2027 - Application Security Intern
Summary
Application security intern at Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) in Jacksonville, FL, supporting the secure SDLC: web app penetration testing and vulnerability triage, embedding security requirements with dev teams, and administering SAST/DAST/SCA/WAF tooling in CI/CD pipelines. Full-time, on-site summer 2027 internship (May 24 or June 7 start).
The ICE Internship Program offers a dynamic opportunity to combine hands-on, impactful work on projects that shape our business, alongside practical career and professional development. You'll build meaningful connections, strengthen your interpersonal skills, and contribute in ways that truly make a difference.
Beyond your day-to-day responsibilities, you'll participate in weekly sessions led by industry leaders, connect with fellow interns, and deepen your understanding of the financial services, technology, and mortgage industries.
The Application Security Intern will support the Application Development Security Lifecycle, from design review through testing and tool management.
Responsibilities
- Assist with web application penetration testing and vulnerability triage, rescoring, and retesting/validation
- Support secure design efforts by working with development teams to establish security requirements early in the SDLC
- Assist with administration of security tooling (SAST, DAST, software composition scanners, WAF) within the SDLC and CI/CD pipelines
- Perform additional duties and contribute to projects as assigned
Knowledge and Experience
- Must be currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Engineering, MIS, CIS, or a related discipline and be at least advancing to their senior year of study
- Training or hands-on experience with software engineering in Java, Python, C#, .NET, or related languages is a plus
- Familiarity with the OWASP Top 10, Burp Suite or equivalent testing tools (e.g., OWASP ZAP), and security concepts such as RBAC; exposure to a scripting language (Python preferred), web and HTTP fundamentals, SAST/DAST/SCA tooling, or CI/CD pipelines is a plus
- Interest in or exposure to AI and large language models (LLMs), including emerging security risks such as prompt injection, is a plus
Internship Program Schedule
To accommodate varying academic calendars, the ICE Internship Program offers two schedule options:
- Option 1: May 24, 2027 – August 6, 2027
- Option 2: June 7, 2027 – August 20, 2027
Candidates will be asked to select their preferred session during the application process.
Please Note: Interns must be available to work full-time, five days a week, at our Jacksonville office for the entire duration of one of the designated program schedules. Partial participation or alternate dates cannot be accommodated.
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.
