Information Security Intern, Summer 2026 (Hybrid)

Description 

MEMX is seeking a motivated and curious Information Security Intern to join our Information Security team during Summer 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for students who have a passion for technology, an interest in financial markets, and the drive to contribute to a fast-growing exchange. You will gain hands-on experience in cybersecurity and learn how a modern exchange protects its systems, data, and clients in a rapidly evolving threat landscape. This internship position will be offered as hybrid, with 2 days in-person at our co-working office in midtown-NYC. 

MEMX currently has a U.S. presence in these states: California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, & Utah 

What You’ll Be Doing 

• Work with a talented and experienced group of technologists focused on the security of a U.S. options and equities exchange 

• Monitor and analyze system alerts, logs, and dashboards to help identify and mitigate potential security threats  

• Assist in vulnerability management activities including scanning, patch verification, and documentation  

• Support the creation and maintenance of security policies, standards, and procedural documentation 

• Participate in evaluation and testing new security tools and technologies to strengthen MEMX’s cybersecurity defenses  

• Collaborate with Engineering, Infrastructure, and Compliance teams to ensure security best practices are implemented across all systems  

• Contribute to ongoing projects focused on identity and access management, endpoint  

• Take part in a summer-long project deisgned to solve a real-world inforamtion security challenge, culminating in a final presentation 

• Share ideas, learn from senior technologists, and gain exposure to how cybersecurity supports the broader mission of MEMX  

Qualifications 

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in information security, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field  

• Strong interest in cybersecurity, technology, and financial markets 

• Comfortable working in an Apple environment  

• General understanding of core cybersecurity concepts and terminology, including firewalls, encryption, authentication, and ransomware  

• Familiarity with operating systems, networking principles, and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or similar) is a plus  

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with attention to detail 

• Collaborative and curious mindset, eager to learn from others and contribute to a growing team  

What You’ll Gain 

• Hands-on experience with real-world security operations and tools used to protect an active financial exchange 

• Exposure to the intersection of technology, cybersecurity, and financial markets in a dynamic environment  

• Mentorship from experience professionals in cybersecurity, engineering, and infrastructure  

• Opportunities to apply classroom knowledge to practical, impactful projects 

• Enhanced understanding of how security enables innovation reslience and trust in financial systems 

• A meaningful contribution to MEMX’s mission of building a fairer, more efficient U.S. equities and options marketplace  

Pay rate: $30/hourly 

Equal Opportunity Statement   

MEMX is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, r