Cybersecurity Intern (Summer 2026)

GlobalFoundries • New York, NY

1d • $20 - $40

About The Position

GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GF makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com. Internship Program Overview: Our Interns & Co-ops are our entry-level talent pipeline for GF across the globe. Our goal is to provide students with a meaningful work experience that will equip them with the skills to embark on a career in the fast-paced and growing semiconductor industry after graduation. As an intern at GF, you’ll experience one-on-one mentorship, work assignments that prioritize your growth and potential, professional development opportunities, and the chance to network with executives. Summary of Role: We are seeking a Cybersecurity intern to join our team. As a Cybersecurity intern, you will assist in maintaining and enhancing GlobalFoundries data protection and data loss prevention (DLP) strategies. This role will provide hands-on experience in cybersecurity practices, policies and technologies focused on safeguarding sensitive information.

Requirements

• Education – At least a sophomore at time of application and actively pursuing a Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science or related field through an accredited degree program during the time of internship.
• Must have at least an overall 3.0 GPA and be in good academic standing.
• Language Fluency - English (Written & Verbal)
• Ability to work at least 20 hours per week during the internship.

Nice To Haves

• Prior related internship or co-op experience
• Demonstrated prior leadership experience in the workplace, school projects, competitions, etc.
• Project management skills, i.e., the ability to innovate and execute on solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong planning & organizational skills
• Basic knowledge of cybersecurity principles and data protection practices
• Familiarity with DLP tools (e.g., Forcepoint, Microsoft Purview) and concepts is a plus
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the implementation, configuration and monitoring of DLP tools to help prevent unauthorized data exfiltration.
• Analyze alerts and reports from DLP systems and provide recommendations for mitigating data leakage related risks.
• Support investigations into data breaches, including root cause analysis and documentation.
• Help develop and update data protection policies and procedures.
• Work on projects related to DLP and other data protection technologies and initiatives as assigned.
• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern