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SOC Intern

Sentinel
Sentinel Salary
Downers Grove, IL Intern
POSTED ON 10/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/8/2027

Responsibilities

Sentinel is looking for a motivated and curious intern to join our Cybersecurity team for the summer of 2027. This role is ideal for someone who is ready to learn about enterprise cybersecurity solutions in a highly collaborative SOC environment. In this role you can apply your classroom knowledge to a position in a Security Operations Center environment. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams including networking, systems and support teams. This internship is onsite in our office located in Downers Grove, IL.

 

Qualifications

  • Minimum of a junior in college or higher working towards a Bachelor’s degree
  • Major in Cybersecurity, Computer Science or an equivalent program.
  • Ability to multi-task in a rapidly evolving business ecosystem
  • Clear and professional spoken and written communication skills
  • The candidate must have a car, as this position requires travel between location and the transportation of equipment
  • A valid driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance will be required
  • Legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
  • Must demonstrate a “can-do” attitude

 

We focus on candidates that display our “ACE” factor – Attitude, Compassion, and Enthusiasm to deliver quality solutions with exceptional customer service.

 

Compensation Range: 

$23.00 an hour

 

What you get:

We offer weekly competitive pay, medical, dental, vision, 401K and more.

 

Overview

MOTIVATED…..make IT happen!

      

 

Sentinel Technologies, Inc. has been rated a top workplace every year since 2012!

 

About Us:      

Sentinel delivers solutions that can efficiently address a range of IT needs – from security, to communications, to systems & networks, to software applications, to cloud and managed services; all of which include our staffing solutions for our clients. Since 1982, Sentinel has grown from providing technology maintenance services to our current standing as one of the leading IT services and solutions provider in the US. We have aligned with many of today’s global technology leaders including Cisco, Dell, VMware and Microsoft. Sentinel services customers both nationally and internationally with primary support operating centers in Downers Grove (HQ), Chicago, and Springfield, IL; Phoenix, AZ.; Lansing, and Grand Rapids, MI; Milwaukee, WI; and Denver, CO.

 

If you are MOTIVATED… you can make IT happen at Sentinel. Our commitment to our employees is to create a work environment that encourages creativity, an entrepreneurial spirit, fosters growth through certification and hands-on training, and values a team-oriented culture with rewards based on impact!

 

If you share our passion about what technology can do and want to be part of a top workplace environment – we’d like to have you join our team.  Learn more at www.sentinel.com/careers.

 

As part of Sentinel's employment process, candidates will be required to complete a background check. Only those who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted. No phone calls please.

 

Sentinel is proud to be an equal opportunity employer including disability and veterans. In accordance with Title VII and state regulations, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, genetics, disability, military, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.

 

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact SentinelHR1@sentinel.com.

 

The “Know Your Rights” Poster is available here

 

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

 

Sentinel EEO Policy Statement is available here.

 

https://www.sentinel.com/about/diversity

 

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