Cyber Defense Summer Internship (Paid, 10 Weeks)

Excellus BCBS; Town of De Witt (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Excellus BCBS offers a 10-week paid Summer College Internship Program designed for undergraduate and graduate students. Interns participate in development workshops, work on meaningful projects, and are mentored by managers. They can choose tracks across Cybersecurity, Analytics, IT, and more, with a primary project in Cyber Defense Services.

The program runs from June to August, up to 40 hours weekly, with housing not provided. Remote work may be possible on a case-by-case basis.

Qualifications

• Majors include Computing Sciences & Information Technology or similar programs.
• Preferred experience in Cybersecurity, Threat Hunting, Offensive Security, Vulnerability Management, SOC Operations, Security Engineering.
• Must have High School diploma with ongoing full-time college enrollment and good academic standing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to interact across levels.

Responsibilities

• Work with a mentor and support key strategic projects.
• Complete assignments based on business needs and priorities.
• Perform a mix of technical and non-technical tasks across projects.
• Create and deliver presentations at internship completion.
• Maintain confidentiality and protect member privacy per policy.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Threat Hunting

Offensive Security

Vulnerability Management

SOC Operations

Security Engineering

Education

Computing Sciences & Information Technology

High School diploma with college enrollment

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Excellus BCBS offers a 10-week paid Summer College Internship Program designed for undergraduate and graduate students. Interns participate in development workshops, work on meaningful projects, and are mentored by managers. They can choose tracks across Cybersecurity, Analytics, IT, and more, with a primary project in Cyber Defense Services.

The program runs from June to August, up to 40 hours weekly, with housing not provided. Remote work may be possible on a case-by-case basis.