Cyber Security Intern: Hands-On SOC & Mentorship

CNO Financial Group; Carmel (AR); Remote; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

CNO Financial Group, Inc. is offering a Cyber Security Intern role to work with our security teams, including Operations, Engineering, and Governance.

You will gain hands-on exposure to enterprise cybersecurity operations and security tools, while receiving mentorship from seasoned professionals. Ideal candidates are pursuing a bachelor’s in computer science or related field, with a rising junior or senior status, available for 10–12 weeks, and ready to work 40 hours per week in Central or

Qualifications

• Progress towards a bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related discipline.
• Status as a rising junior or rising senior, approx. graduation dates of December 2027-June 2029.
• Availability to work 40 hrs/week for 10-12 weeks during the summer.
• Candidate location in Central or Eastern US time zone is preferred OR willingness to work Central or Eastern time zone business hours.

Responsibilities

• Exposure to enterprise cybersecurity operations and Security Operations Center functions.
• Hands-on experience with industry-leading security tools and technologies.
• Mentorship from experienced cybersecurity professionals.
• Practical experience supporting incident response and threat detection activities.

Skills

IT concepts

Cybersecurity principles

Analytical skills

Documentation

Education

Pursuing bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Job description

CNO Financial Group, Inc. is offering a Cyber Security Intern role to work with our security teams, including Operations, Engineering, and Governance.

You will gain hands-on exposure to enterprise cybersecurity operations and security tools, while receiving mentorship from seasoned professionals. Ideal candidates are pursuing a bachelor’s in computer science or related field, with a rising junior or senior status, available for 10–12 weeks, and ready to work 40 hours per week in Central or