IT Cybersecurity Intern (Summer 2027) in Spring Grove, Illinois at Scot Forge Company

Build Your Experience. Help Protect Critical Systems. Join a 100% Employee-Owned Company.

Scot Forge is seeking an IT Cybersecurity Intern for Summer 2027 at our corporate facility in Spring Grove, Illinois.

This internship provides hands-on experience working with an IT team that supports cybersecurity across a complex manufacturing environment. You'll gain exposure to cybersecurity operations, risk management, security monitoring, and security improvement initiatives while working alongside experienced IT and cybersecurity professionals.

Why Scot Forge's Internship Program?

• Paid internship
• Professional development and mentoring
• Meaningful project work with real business impact
• Cross-functional intern projects
• Company-sponsored intern events
• Collaborative team environment
• Exposure to real-world cybersecurity practices and technologies

About Scot Forge

Scot Forge is a 130+ year-old, 100% employee-owned manufacturer of custom open die and rolled ring forgings. Our products support critical industries including energy, transportation, manufacturing, mining, infrastructure, and national defense.

As an IT Cybersecurity Intern, you'll gain practical experience helping protect the systems and technologies that support a modern manufacturing operation.

What You'll Do

As an IT Cybersecurity Intern, you may:

• Assist with cybersecurity assessments, vulnerability management, and risk identification
• Support security monitoring and investigations
• Review security configurations for devices, applications, and user access
• Help develop and maintain cybersecurity documentation and procedures
• Participate in security awareness and improvement initiatives
• Gain exposure to both traditional IT and manufacturing technology (OT) environments

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Networking, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field
• Rising Junior or higher at the start of the internship
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity, networking, or operating systems through coursework, labs, or personal projects
• Ability to independently research technical issues and document findings

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of networking and system security concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, VLANs, Windows, or Linux
• Familiarity with identity and access management technologies such as MFA or Microsoft Entra ID
• Exposure to cybersecurity tools such as vulnerability scanners, endpoint security platforms, or SIEM solutions
• Experience with scripting or automation using PowerShell, Python, or Bash
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks or certifications such as NIST, CIS Controls, Security+, or Network+

Additional Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment hair follicle drug screen

Review of applications will begin September 28 and continue until the position is filled.

Compensation and Benefits

The estimated pay range for this position is the lowest and highest range we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We ultimately may pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. The actual base pay offered to a candidate will depend on various factors including but not limited to relevant skills, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, seniority, geographic location and prevailing minimum wage, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for eligible employees including Medical, Vision, Dental, Hearing, Life (Basic & AD&D), Disability (STD & LTD), 401K Plan with match, Profit Sharing, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Tax Savings (FSA & HSA), Vacation Time, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, or any other form of compensation for any particular employee remains in the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Scot Forge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusion and welcome all qualified candidates to apply.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.