Job Description

Internship Program Overview:

ITW’s internship program provides unparalleled access to challenging opportunities in high-growth, dynamic industries. Interns are encouraged to think and act like entrepreneurs and are provided significant responsibility and autonomy to get things done. As an intern, you will gain substantial personal learning and career development opportunities through ownership of real-world job assignments, strong coaching and mentorship and networking with senior leaders across the Enterprise.

Position Summary

ITW’s IT internship program is aimed at providing meaningful work and experience to our interns with strong managers serving as their mentors. We expect this summer internship program to give you marketable experiences and skills, as well as introduce you to ITW’s unique way of doing business.

As an IT Intern you will be working at our corporate campus in Glenview, IL; one of Chicago’s northern suburbs. Our campus includes a fitness center at no cost to the employees, cafeteria, outdoor volleyball courts, walking trails around the campus, employee resource groups, corporate discounts, dry cleaning services, covered/outdoor parking, and much more. We are one block walk to the nearest Metra station, and it is a quick 20-minute train ride to downtown Chicago, museums, lakefront, and activities.

Qualifications

What You Will Do

• Aiding in Network Security Monitoring
• Conducting Penetration Tests
• Assessing Cyber Security Risk
• Conducting Application Assessments
• Security Program Development Assistance
• Digital Forensics Assistance
• Conducting Phishing Tests

What We Are Looking For

• Currently enrolled in an Undergraduate Degree Program with a focus on Information Technology, Informatics, or Business. Junior status preferred.
• Maintenance of a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA is required
• Possesses the interpersonal skills to assist end-users in learning new tools and to solicit detailed functional requirements for new system adaptions
• Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; and to work in a diverse and changing environment
• Collaborates well in both one-on-one and teamwork settings
• Basic security knowledge (at least one core security class)
• Understanding of security risk assessments, cybersecurity penetration testing and security monitoring
• Basic understanding of IT Security Risk
• Basic knowledge of security compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, HI-TRUST, etc.)
• Basic networking knowledge
• Basic operating system knowledge: Windows, Linux, Solaris, OS X
• The desire to learn about new security concepts and techniques

Additional Information

*ITW is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status

Illinois Tool Works Inc. (“ITW” or “the Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the online application system process due to your disability, please email corp_accessibility@itw.com to request assistance. No other requests will be acknowledged.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.