Cybersecurity Intern (Summer 2026)

Summary: GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing design, development, and fabrication services. They are seeking a Cybersecurity intern to assist in maintaining and enhancing data protection and data loss prevention strategies while gaining hands-on experience in cybersecurity practices and technologies. 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 Required Qualifications: - 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 Preferred Qualifications: - 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 Required Skills: Cybersecurity principles, Data protection practices, DLP tools familiarity Important Skills: Project management skills Nice-to-Have Skills: Planning & organizational skills, Eagerness to learn, communication skills Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer