Cybersecurity Intern in Charlotte

About this role

Wells Fargo is looking for aspiring Cybersecurity Engineers to join the 2027 Technology Internship Program.

Program Overview

The Wells Fargo Technology Internship Program offers a 10-week orientation and training covering Wells Fargo and its Technology groups. Participants get hands-on experience through work assignments, real-world training, group projects, communication skill building, and exposure to key leaders. The program is built to give undergraduate students a mix of business and technical insight.

Professional development is central to the program and includes learning sessions, coaching, and networking opportunities.

After a successful internship, qualified candidates may be considered for a full-time role in the Technology Analyst Program the following year, within the same market where the internship took place.

Responsibilities

As a Cybersecurity Engineering Intern, your responsibilities may include:

• Designing, documenting, testing, and maintaining security solutions for networking, cryptography, cloud, authentication and directory services, email, internet, applications, and endpoint security, and recommending fixes for issues.
• Supporting more experienced staff on security consulting and moderately complex projects covering data access, integrity, confidentiality, and business continuity.
• Reviewing existing systems security issues and procedures, and supporting testing, emergencies, installations, and conversions.

Typical Tech Stacks: Python, Java, SQL, .NET, Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, Jenkins, cybersecurity techniques and platforms, SIEM, SOAR, EDR.

Program Duration

June 2027 to August 2027 (10 weeks).

Required Qualifications

• 6+ months of work experience, or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military experience, or education.

Desired Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or another technology STEM major, with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of, interest in, or experience with Java, cloud technology, .NET, Python, SQL, or related cybersecurity tools and techniques.
• A solutions-oriented approach to challenges, using multiple perspectives to drive outcomes.
• Prior engineering internship experience.
• Foundational understanding of AI/ML concepts and responsible use, with hands-on ability to write effective prompts, validate outputs, and apply AI tools to cybersecurity tasks such as analysis, documentation, and detection logic ideation.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a collaborative, change-driven environment.
• An energetic self-starter who takes initiative, acts with urgency, and is curious about learning and growth.
• Involvement in extracurricular activities such as volunteering, student organizations, study abroad, leadership roles, or non-profit work.

Job Expectations

• The position requires onsite presence at one of the locations listed below, on a hybrid schedule.
• Candidates must take and pass a required technology skills assessment.
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Program locations include Charlotte, North Carolina and the Phoenix Market Area (Chandler, Phoenix). Placement is based on business needs, and full-time Technology Analyst placements align with the internship location.

Based on application volume, this posting may be removed before the indicated close date. Please monitor your email after applying.