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For more than 115 years, Ferrara has created sugar confections that enable moments of sweetness, celebration, and connection for candy lovers of all generations. Today, the company is the #1 sugar confectioner in the United States. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of nearly 9,000 employees creating and delivering hundreds of products sold under 20 popular brands like Brach’s®, NERDS®, SweeTARTS®, Laffy Taffy®, and Trolli® to more than 66 million U.S. households annually and popular Dori snacking products under brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100 in Brazil. Additionally, Jelly Belly, known world-wide for its confections, was acquired in November of 2023.

IT Internship - Summer 2025

Job Location: Chicago

Chicago

Want to make an impact?

We’re looking for current juniors or seniors interested in a career in Information Technology and/or Cybersecurity to participate in a 10–12-week internship program. As a part of the IT Summer Internship Program, you will participate in multiple aspects of the Cybersecurity function at Ferrara by performing daily report review, assisting with response to threats, collaborating with IT operations and helping to improve security processes. Through hands-on experience, mentorship, networking events, and a final project, you will gain the experience to launch a successful Cybersecurity career.

This position will be hybrid located in Chicago at the Corporate Headquarters in the Old Post Office.

Ways you will make a difference

Collaborate cross-functionally with internal and external business partners
Monitor systems to detect threats
Participate in the collection of security and inventory data
Respond to security alerts and escalate as needed
Present a final project to the IT Department

Skills that will make you successful

Demonstrated communication abilities
Attention to detail
Analytical skills

Experiences that will support your success

Current Junior or Senior pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology Management or related field
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Demonstrated leadership abilities and involvement on campus

Ferrara’s success in industry-leading innovation has been driven by deep consumer insights, strong retailer co-creation and partnerships, and a dedication to diversity of thought, experience, and people. A privately held company, Ferrara has its global headquarters in Chicago and an operational network of more than 27 locations in North America, Brazil, and China that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&D facilities. Ferrara is a privately held Ferrero related company. Learn more at www.ferrara.com or www.linkedin.com/company/ferrara-.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.