Intern-Cyber Security (On-site)

St Luke; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s is offering a cybersecurity internship opportunity in Idaho. You will gain hands-on experience across cybersecurity operations, governance, and project management, with exposure to multiple cyber teams and real-world risk processes.

Ideal candidates are pursuing cybersecurity or CS, have a GPA of 3.0+, and possess software development or scripting experience. The role emphasizes learning, collaboration, and adaptability in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program with a focus on Cybersecurity, Computer Science with Emphasis in Cybersecurity or a related technical field and a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Software development or scripting experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Cyber Security Power BI Dashboard implementation.
• Support AI Security Upskilling activities and related initiatives.
• Help define and implement Cybersecurity training environments.
• Contribute to the Cybersecurity Roadmap and Metrics program.
• Carry out assigned projects to completion and adapt to changing priorities.
• Maintain confidentiality of company and employee information.
• Gain exposure to incident response, threat reviews, and other security activities.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Ethical mindset

Self-driven

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organization

Flexibility

Creativity

Outside-the-box thinking

Education

Cybersecurity/CS program GPA 3.0+

Tools

Scripting languages

Software development

Job description

As the state's largest healthcare organization, a strong, professional staff is at the heart of St. Luke’s. St. Luke’s is committed to personal and professional growth, continued education, a positive work environment, community health and excellent patient care. We value work‑life balance, and we also value our employees, engaging them at every level and fostering opportunities for career advancement. Position Overview Health care organizations continually face evolving cyberthreats. Cyberattacks come in many forms, from ransomware to theft of personal information. Our primary aim is to protect and preserve our capability for care by reducing our cybersecurity risk. We are seeking a motivated savvy individual, with ability to communicate, strong technical capabilities with critical thinking skills, team player and enthusiasm to learn in an inclusive and positive work environment. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in cybersecurity, healthcare operations, and project management. The cybersecurity interns report to the Office of the CISO. The intern will have opportunities to get exposure to all Cyber Security teams to gain insight into protection, defense, and risk processes. Based on organizational needs and keeping into account candidate’s interest and strengths, when possible, the cyber security intern will contribute to activities like the following:

• Cyber Security Power BI Dashboard implementation
• AI Security Upskilling activities
• Definition and implementation of Cybersecurity Artificial Intelligence training environment
• Cybersecurity Roadmap and Cybersecurity Metrics Program
• Carry out assigned projects to completion, multitasking, and being readily able to cope with change
• Accept assignments based on workload, priorities, needs, and the qualifications and competencies of self and other staff members
• Maintains confidentiality in matters relating to company and employee information
• Exposure to different security activities, i.e., participation in incident response training, threat reviews…

Soft Skills

• Critical thinking, problem solving and ethical mindset.
• Self-driven, passion for learning, excellent communication, and people skills
• Organization, persistence, teamwork, flexibility, creativity, and outside-the-box thinking.

Preferred Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate college or university program with a focus on Cybersecurity, Computer Science with Emphasis in Cybersecurity or a related technical field with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Software development or scripting experience.

What's In It For You

At St. Luke’s, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission – and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Personify Health Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals.

St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.

*Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.