Indiana University offers a unique opportunity for currently enrolled students interested in cybersecurity careers. With organizations such as the Center for Applied Cybersecurity Research (CACR), OmniSOC, GlobalNOC, UISO, REN-ISAC, and many others, IU offers opportunities in cybersecurity workforce development that simply are not available elsewhere. Find more information and current opportunities at leading.iu.edu/workforce.
Leading.iu.edu provides an overview of IU’s leadership in cybersecurity and supporting operational, educational, and research organizations.
A career in cybersecurity can be rewarding, challenging, and contribute to the greater good of society, all great reasons to consider exploring opportunities in this rapidly growing field. The demand for cybersecurity professionals is great--in May, 2021, a CNN article reported over 31 million unfilled cybersecurity positions globally.
You can find great overview of the field at the links below:
IU offers internships and externships.
In an internship, individuals support either an IU cybersecurity operational service or organization (like OmniSOC or UITS Information security) or a grant-funded academic or research project. All are valuable experiences.
A great place to start your search for an internship is IU’s Career Development Center. But don’t stop there! Research deeper by checking department and organization websites. A few to start:
No two internships will be the same because the work varies based on the current projects. Internships might be short-term commitments that last several weeks or they might be long-term commitments that can last an entire year.
Externships are opportunities with organizations outside IU, either in the public sector (such as the State of Indiana) or private sector, such as Cook Medical, Lilly, or others. IU’s central resource for externships--along with many other opportunities--is Handshake.
CACR has a limited number of opportunities available. We strongly suggest you read through the CACR website to identify projects that interest you.
Not seeing a specific internship opportunity? Don’t let that slow you down. Contact CACR with a cover letter that explains your interest in cybersecurity, the CACR project(s) that interest you, resume, and a link to your portfolio, if you have one.
Here’s a secret: internships are competitive. You need to put your best foot forward. Most internships (and other opportunities) require at least a cover letter, resume, and sometimes a link to your portfolio of work. The better those represent you, the greater your chances of getting an interview and the internship you want.
Preparing these materials and interviewing are skills. Here are some resources to help you make your best case:
Have an opportunity for an IU internship in cybersecurity you’d like to share with students? Contact us to list on this page.
Temporary/Hourly Positions: Recruiting & Hiring at UITS Human Resources
Contact: Kelli Shute <kelshute@iu.edu>
