Cybersecurity Internship: Hybrid & Mentored

CNA; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Senior leadership exposure

Hybrid work model

Job summary

CNA’s Cybersecurity internship in Chicago offers hands-on experience building security plans, developing controls and deploying protections within the CNA environment.

You will work with experienced Information Security staff to research threats, learn leading tooling, and assist in reviews and incident investigations. The program emphasizes mentorship and exposure to senior leadership in technology and insurance.

Qualifications

• Sophomore/Junior/1st-year Master's student in CS/Engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of information security and application security.
• Knowledge of systems and network architecture.
• Ability to research and analyze technical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Research and assess risk of emergent cybersecurity threats with CNA staff.
• Learn about leading cybersecurity tooling, controls and protections.
• Assist in information security reviews and incident investigations.
• Conduct reputational checks using OSS and proprietary tools.
• Apply risk assessment practices to IT projects and changes.
• Execute challenging assignments to apply technical education to projects.
• Gain in-depth education in technology, insurance, CNA and the role of technology in profitability.
• Receive mentorship from a dedicated manager throughout the internship.
• Meet with senior leaders to learn about technology in the insurance industry.

Skills

Information Security

Application Security

Systems & Network Architecture

Research & Analysis

Independent Work

Interpersonal Communication

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Team Collaboration

Education

Sophomore/Junior/1st-year Master in CS/Engineering or related field

Job description

CNA’s Cybersecurity internship in Chicago offers hands-on experience building security plans, developing controls and deploying protections within the CNA environment.

You will work with experienced Information Security staff to research threats, learn leading tooling, and assist in reviews and incident investigations. The program emphasizes mentorship and exposure to senior leadership in technology and insurance.