Cybersecurity Internship

Job Description:

Fidelity Investments Cybersecurity Internship Program

 

Location: Citywest Business Campus, Dublin

Placement Dates: March 22nd to August 20th 2027

 

An internship at Fidelity Investments offers you hands-on work experience, along with structured learning to develop your professional skills and help you prepare for your future. This is more than just a job; it's a connection to colleagues across the company and the chance to enjoy social opportunities like our sports and social club, fun events, and our grassroots communities of practice (CoPs).

 

Successful students will get hands on technical experience working in the field of Cybersecurity with one of our application security teams. You will get an opportunity to learn about application security vulnerabilities and the ethical hacking techniques companies use to identify and fix them. You will undergo professional training in areas such as your personal brand, communication, and presentation through a group challenge.

 

The Expertise We’re Looking For

• You have strong analytical, communication, and organisational skills and can competently deal with multiple tasks at a given time
• Problem solving is your natural talent
• You have superb communication skills – verbal and written – with the ability to communicate effectively with business partners and understand their requirements
• Ownership and leadership mentality

 

The Skills You Bring

Our workspace encourages fresh ideas, creative thinking and rewards visionary, passionate individuals. We pride ourselves on a culture that allows you to share, collaborate and be yourself in a highly dynamic and inclusive workplace.

 

• Passion: A strong interest in learning about Cybersecurity and new technologies including the techniques hackers use to attack companies and the steps engineers can take to protect their applications.
• Technical Aptitude: Demonstrates ability to quickly learn new technologies and tools and demonstrate this knowledge in day-to-day work. Attention to detail and follow-through on all tasks.
• Initiative & Proactivity: Good ability to information-gather & learn. Takes action to complete tasks and projects and to overcome obstacles. Comfortable with a fluid work environment.
• Personal Effectiveness: Has good interpersonal awareness and understands how to respond to people. Keeps team informed and up-to-date.

 

The Value You Deliver

Working under close supervision with direction, performing tasks in your designated function, you will:

 

• Contribute to the testing efforts on Fidelity's web and mobile applications and supporting systems.
• Replicate the actual techniques and tools used by malicious attackers in an effort to model potential external threats.
• Upon completion of the assessment, you will prepare reports and present the results to application owners, developers, and business unit information security teams.
• Proactively help development teams to build secure code.
• Contribute to the research or development of tools to assist in the vulnerability discovery process.
• Collaborate with other teams within Enterprise Cybersecurity to improve the overall security of Fidelity's applications and infrastructure.
• Stay current on security best practices and vulnerabilities.

 

Who Should Apply

Students with a real passion for technology/cybersecurity with grades of 2.1 or higher

 

 

Company Overview

At Fidelity, we are focused on making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want. We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associates for their unique perspectives and experiences. Fidelity established an Ireland presence in 1996 and we currently employ 2,000+ staff across IT and shared services, with offices in Dublin (Citywest) and Galway (Parkmore East). For information about working at Fidelity, visit  https://jobs.fidelity.com/ie/

 

Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer.

 

We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.

 

Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation, contact [email protected].

 

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