College to Corporate IT Internship – Risk & Security – Engineer

Job Description

Build secure technology solutions that help protect Vanguard and our investors. As a Risk & Security Engineer intern in Vanguard’s College to Corporate (C2C) Internship Program, you’ll work at the intersection of software engineering and cybersecurity – helping to design and develop systems that are resilient, secure, and reliable. This immersive internship combines hands-on project work, mentorship, and structured development to help you grow your technical skills while developing leadership skills through collaboration, initiative, and contributing to solutions that protect Vanguard and our investors. In this internship you will:
Support the development of secure applications and systems across Vanguard’s technology environment
Contribute to implementing security controls and best practices within software and platforms
Assist in identifying and addressing vulnerabilities in applications and infrastructure
Collaborate with engineering, security, and platform teams to deliver secure solutions
Gain exposure to secure software development practices and cybersecurity concepts
Work within Agile teams to contribute to design, development, and testing efforts
Receive ongoing coaching and feedback to support your development
What it takes:
Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field
Interest in software engineering with a focus on security and system protection
Familiarity with programming concepts and a willingness to learn secure coding practices
Curiosity about how systems can be designed to prevent and mitigate risk
This program is a full-time, paid 10-week summer internship
To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection.