Cyber Defense Intern - 10-Week Paid Summer Program

Capital District Physicians Health Plan Inc; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Summer College Internship Program at Capital District Physicians Health Plan Inc. is a 10-week paid internship for undergraduate and graduate students, offering development workshops, networking, and meaningful projects across tracks such as Business Administration, IT, Actuarial, Analytics & Data, and more.

Interns are mentored by their managers and continue to develop throughout the summer. Interns may work across technical and non-technical areas, with workshops to ease transition from

Qualifications

• Desired majors include Computing Sciences & Information Technology or similar programs.
• Preferred experience in Cybersecurity, Threat Hunting, Offensive Security, Vulnerability Management, SOC Operations, and Security Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Specific duties vary by assignment; intern will work on a primary project tailored to interests.
• Interns shadow SOC and Cyber Threat Assessment teams and participate in defensive/offensive security activities.
• Interns work with a mentor, support strategic projects, and deliver presentations at program completion.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold company mission, values, and policies.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Threat Hunting

Offensive Security

Vulnerability Management

SOC Operations

Security Engineering

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Summer College Internship Program at Capital District Physicians Health Plan Inc. is a 10-week paid internship for undergraduate and graduate students, offering development workshops, networking, and meaningful projects across tracks such as Business Administration, IT, Actuarial, Analytics & Data, and more.

Interns are mentored by their managers and continue to develop throughout the summer. Interns may work across technical and non-technical areas, with workshops to ease transition from