Intern - Information Security Engineer

Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.; Worcester (MA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The Hanover Insurance Group offers a 10-week Summer Internship in Security, providing hands-on experience across policy, malware analysis, and security engineering. You will work with cross-functional teams, receive mentorship, and deliver a final presentation to management highlighting your summer projects.

The program emphasizes professional growth, collaboration, and exposure to real-world security challenges within a leading insurer.

Qualifications

• GPA 3.0+ preferred
• Enrolled in bachelor’s or advanced degree program
• Cyber Security degree strongly preferred
• Commit to a 10-week full-time internship
• U.S. work authorization required (no sponsorship)
• Technical skills in systems administration and security practices

Responsibilities

• Serve as first responder to security events
• Collaborate with departments to identify issues and drive remediation
• Support implementation of security applications and technologies
• Work in areas such as policy, malware analysis, security engineering
• Create and present a final internship summary to leadership

Skills

Cyber Security

Python

Data Analytics

Log Analysis

Security Tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in progress

Cyber Security degree preferred

Tools

Security applications

Job description

Posted Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 4:00 AM

For more than 170 years, The Hanover has been committed to delivering on our promises and being there when it matters the most. We live our values every day, demonstrating we CARE through our values, Sustainability initiatives and inclusive corporate culture .

SUMMER INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW:

The Hanover’s Internship Program provides college students with the opportunity to work on a variety of critical business assignments, test your skills, use your academic knowledge, and match your interests to a real job. Through the 10-week summer program (June – mid August), You will:

• Take on meaningful projects and work alongside some of the very best talent in the industry
• Be supported and mentored by a community of exceptional talent (leaders, managers, subject matter experts and recent graduates)
• Participate in a cross-functional team building project focused on corporate philanthropy
• Attend weekly development workshops with your intern peers
• Join in engagement and social activities with other interns

We recruit highly skilled students for potential future full-time employment opportunities, upon graduation.

Our Technology team is seeking exceptional college students for our Summer Internship Program, which provides meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth, as well as rewarding career path options.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:

• Serve as the first responder to any security related events and key to Hanover’s security posture
• Partner with departments across the enterprise to identify any current issues, recommend options for remediation, and work issues through to resolution
• Provide implementation support for various security applications, technologies, and products
• High level areas you could be assigned to include: policy, malware analysis, security engineering
• Create and present a final presentation for management and leadership members at the close of the internship program highlighting the work you accomplished throughout the summer

WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY:

Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred

Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree or advanced degree program

• Cyber Security degree program strongly preferred
• Ability to commit to a full time 10 week internship program
• Ability to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future
• Technical expertise in systems administration, security tools, combined with knowledge of security practices and procedures

Working knowledge of Python, Data Analytics & Correlation, Log Aggregation, software development, database management, IoT, AI

EEO statement:

The Hanover values diversity in the workplace and among our customers. The company provides equal opportunity for employment and promotion to all qualified employees and applicants on the basis of experience, training, education, and ability to do the available work without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, ancestry or any other status protected by law. Furthermore, The Hanover Insurance Group is committed to providing an equal opportunity workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment based on national origin, race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.”

As an equal opportunity employer, Hanover does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities who wish to request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, should contact us at: [e-mail] and include the link of the job posting in which you are interested.

Compensation:

The target hiring range for this role may vary based on geographic location and other factors, including merit or performance, demonstrated proficiency, skills for the role, education, travel requirements, and experience. Additional compensation may include an annual bonus (which could take the form of a general bonus, sales incentive, or short-term incentive), long-term incentive or spot recognition awards. The posted range reflects our ability to hire at different position titles and levels depending on background and experience.