Cybersecurity Internship — Hybrid Start May 2027

Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield is offering a 2027 Summer Internship Program in Des Moines, IA. This internship provides hands-on experience in cybersecurity, risk management, and governance tools within our Technology Division.

You will work on real-world projects, learn from experts, and develop practical skills while contributing to the organization. As a current student in Computer Engineering, CS, or Cybersecurity, you will gain exposure to security operations, scripting, and threat

Qualifications

• Current student pursuing an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity or related program.
• Knowledge of scripting languages: Python, PowerShell, Bash.
• Strong attention to detail and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments and analyze risks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with business areas.

Responsibilities

• Support Cyber Security projects in the Technology Division.
• Test, scan, monitor, and run tools against infrastructure.
• Configure tools (data loss prevention, email security, malware etc.).
• Develop code to refine or augment existing tools and load results to a database.
• Process optimization and support for Cyber threat intelligence.
• Assist Cyber Kill Chain and Threat Response enhancements.

Skills

Python

PowerShell

Bash

Scripting

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering, CS, Cybersecurity or related program

Job description

Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield is offering a 2027 Summer Internship Program in Des Moines, IA. This internship provides hands-on experience in cybersecurity, risk management, and governance tools within our Technology Division.

You will work on real-world projects, learn from experts, and develop practical skills while contributing to the organization. As a current student in Computer Engineering, CS, or Cybersecurity, you will gain exposure to security operations, scripting, and threat