Cyber Security - 2026 Summer Internship (Chicago Hybrid)

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We're a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that's critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

We are looking for enthusiastic and creative people with a passion for learning. Specific skills also may include:

• Analytical mindset and a can-do approach to problem-solving

• Hands-on experience with a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) such as Elastic Stack or Splunk

• Knowledge of Windows, Linux, iOS, and virtual environments

• Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, HTTP protocols; Tools: TCPDump, Wireshark, Nmap)

• Forensic knowledge (FTK, Autopsy, Volatility)

• Review logs to identify unusual behavior in networks and devices

• Endpoint Detection knowledge (Wazuh, Velociraptor, OSSEC, OSQuery, OpenEDR)

• Experience with network-based intrusion detection (IDS/IPS - SNORT or Suricata)

• Understand email protection, investigations (analyze email headers), and protocols (IMAP, SMTP, POP3)

• Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.)

• Ability to program and write scripts (Python, Java, Go, or any other modern language)

• Proactive approach and enthusiasm for problem identification and solving

• Flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities

• A strong appetite for continuous learning

• Great verbal and written skills, and a willingness to apply them to documentation

Nice to have:

• Training or certifications (CompTIA Network+, Security+)

• Experience or training with AI or LLM

Note: Candidate must be in the Chicago/Schaumburg office 2 days a week.

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• High School Diploma is required

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree with a graduation date of May 2028 or later

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you'd like to join our team but feel that you don't quite meet all of the preferred skills, we'd still love to hear why you think you'd be a great addition to our team.

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