2026 Cybersecurity & Cloud and… at West Monroe · Chicago

Summary: West Monroe is a global business and technology consulting firm seeking Consulting Interns to join their Cybersecurity and Cloud & Infrastructure team. As an intern, you will tackle business challenges using technology and gain hands-on experience across various projects while collaborating directly with clients. Responsibilities: - Partner with clients to assess systems, define requirements, identify enhancements, and develop performance-driven recommendations - Collaborate with teams to design and implement cutting-edge technologies and cybersecurity solutions - Learn and participate in the business development and sales process by assisting with project proposals, presentations, and new client activities - Exhibit an entrepreneurial mindset to shape approaches, methodologies, and solutions for client engagements - Proactively broaden and deepen technical, cybersecurity, business, and consulting skills - Build and demonstrate knowledge and expertise in one or several of the following areas (if you don’t know these, we will teach you!): - Cybersecurity Solutions: Identity & Access Management, Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), Email and Collaboration Platform Security, Security Information & Event Monitoring (SIEM), Data Loss Prevention, Application Security - Cloud Technologies: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform - Enterprise Digital Workplace Systems: Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Entra ID - Operating Systems: Windows Server, Windows Workstation, Linux/Unix - Core Infrastructure Services: Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, NPS, file and print services - DevOps & Automation: Platform Engineering, Platform Architecture, Automation and Orchestration, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation), Policy as Code - Programming Languages: Python, SQL, PowerShell, C, C++, C#, JavaScript - Cybersecurity Compliance: PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA - Cybersecurity Threat Landscape & Frameworks: Zero-day threats, common malware, MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain - Enterprise Virtualization Technology: VMware Server/ESX, Hyper-V, Citrix - Enterprise Desktop Management & Monitoring: Microsoft System Center, Intune, Autopilot, PDQ Deploy, MDT/WDS - Storage Architectures: Fiber Channel, iSCSI, NFS SANs - Firewalls & Security Configurations: Cisco ASA, SonicWall, NetScreen, CheckPoint, including ACLs, NAT, VPN Tunneling - Routing & Switching: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, and related protocols - High Availability & System Architecture: Clustering, Load Balancing, Failover strategies - VoIP & Communication Technologies: Voice over IP systems and infrastructure - System Migrations: Planning and executing migrations for users, data, and hardware between on-premises and cloud environments Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in progress, with an expected graduation date between December 2026 and July 2027 - Intern candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without limitation or sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., OPT, H-1B visa, TN, etc.) - Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 - Must reside within 50 miles of your assigned office before your start date and throughout the internship; our culture emphasizes team collaboration within a hybrid work model - Ability and willingness to travel Monday – Thursday (up to 50%); travel expenses covered by West Monroe Preferred Qualifications: - Majors with a focus in: Computer Science - Majors with a focus in: Cybersecurity - Majors with a focus in: Informatics - Majors with a focus in: Information Systems - Majors with a focus in: Information Technology - Majors with a focus in: Network Engineering - Majors with a focus in: Security and Risk Analysis Required Skills: Cybersecurity Solutions, Cloud Technologies, Programming Languages Important Skills: Cybersecurity Compliance, DevOps & Automation, Operating Systems Nice-to-Have Skills: Analytical Thinking, Curiosity, Effective Communication, Team Collaboration Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Benefits: Travel expenses covered by West Monroe