What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Security Intern position at GUARANTEE TRUST LIFE INS CO?
Guarantee Trust Life Insurance Company (GTL) is currently seeking a Summer 2026 IT Security Intern to join our team!
Since 1936, GTL has offered cutting-edge insurance solutions and personalized service for our policyholders and distributors, while supporting personal growth and civic involvement from our employees. We’re seeking candidates who are looking for meaningful work, who want to invest in their growth, and contribute to a company built on timeless virtues and best business practices.
This position is required to work on-site in our Chicagoland (Glenview, IL) office 5 days per week. If you want to create, build, work, and learn with other smart, innovative people come and join us!
An IT Security Intern is expected to perform hands-on cybersecurity tasks and other duties as assigned by the direct supervisor. The goal of this position is to provide college students with valuable real-life experience in an IT Security environment by working on meaningful projects and immersing them in a professional work setting similar to what they will encounter after graduation. Our ideal candidate is a Junior or Senior.
During this internship, you will gain professional work experience by contributing to real cybersecurity initiatives and security operations. You will participate in the day-to-day use of a suite of enterprise security tools and technologies.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with the implementation, configuration, and maintenance of security solutions using security platforms.
- Participate in security monitoring, vulnerability assessments, threat analysis, and incident response support.
- Analyze, design, gather requirements, and document security processes and applications.
- Support the team in building, testing, and deploying security-related software solutions.
- Help maintain compliance with security policies, standards, and best practices.
- Collaborate with the IT Security team on various projects to strengthen the organization’s overall security posture.
Why You'll Love It at GTL
- Real-World Experience: Gain the opportunity to take ownership of variety of projects from start to finish.
- Supportive Environment: Learn from and work with a collaborative team who will assist you in discovering your career path.
- Half-Day Fridays: Start your weekends early with half-day Fridays all summer long!
What We're Looking For
- Students in their Junior or Senior year that are working towards a Degree in Computer Science or other relevant degree. Please note we are considering undergraduate students only for this internship.
- Previous IT internships a plus!
The pay range provided is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects potential pay for the job grade for this role at the time of this posting. Compensation will depend on several factors such as specific competencies, relevant education and experience, qualifications, and industry certifications. Compensation ranges are subject to change and may be higher or lower than the range described above.
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