Technology Development Program (TECDP) - Cyber Security Track - Start Date: July 12, 2027

Cigna; Bloomfield (CT); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cigna Group offers a Technology Development Program (TECDP) Cybersecurity Track for recent graduates and early-career professionals. The two-year program provides hands-on experience in threat detection, incident response, and secure system engineering while collaborating across disciplines to support healthcare technology transformation.

You will participate in structured learning, work with mentors, and engage in community initiatives.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's or master's in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, or Information Technology at hire.
• Technical exposure: Familiarity with network and cloud security, IAM, and secure system design.
• Investigative experience: Threat intelligence, incident response, digital forensics, SOC, risk analysis, governance, risk & compliance (GRC), vulnerability management.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Cyber Security across teams, supporting threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with peers, mentors, and cross-functional partners on recruiting, innovation, onboarding, and community engagement.
• Participate in core and track-specific curriculum, including technical training, leadership development, and business exposure.

Skills

Network security

Cloud security

Identity & access management

Secure system design

Threat intelligence

Incident response

Digital forensics

SOC operations

GRC

Vulnerability management

Leadership

Communication

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/Information Security/CS/IT

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Technology Development Program (TECDP) - Cybersecurity Track - Full-Time Associate

Our Technology Development Program (TECDP) is a two‑year program designed to build technical expertise and a holistic understanding of how technology fuels transformation across the healthcare industry. Associates join a technical track aligned to their interests and career goals, gaining hands‑on experience, expanding their technical acumen, and collaborating across disciplines to solve real‑world challenges in healthcare. This role is designed to support your transition from academia to industry. The program is ideal for recent graduates and early‑career professionals who are curious, motivated, and eager to apply their academic knowledge in a real‑world setting.

What you'll do

• Meaningful Work: Contribute to Cyber Security across technical and investigative teams, supporting threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and risk mitigation to protect sensitive health data and critical infrastructure. Gain hands‑on experience through real‑world challenges in SOC analysis, forensics, and secure system engineering.
• Learn by Collaborating: Collaborate with peers, mentors, and cross‑functional partners through community‑focused and team‑based initiatives. Learn by doing while supporting recruiting, innovation, onboarding, and community engagement efforts.
• Structured Learning: Participate in core and track‑specific curriculum, including technical training, leadership development, and business exposure to support your growth as a well‑rounded technologist.
• Community & Connection: Build strong relationships through networking, mentorship, cross‑functional collaboration, and peer engagement that support both personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Education: Must have completed a bachelor's or master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, or Information Technology at the time of hire. Related degrees will be considered with demonstrated interest or exposure to Cyber Security.
• Technical Proficiencies: Technical Roles: Familiarity with network and cloud security, application security, identity and access management (IAM), and secure system design.
• Investigative Roles: Exposure to threat intelligence, incident response, digital forensics, security operations (SOC), risk analysis, governance, risk & compliance (GRC), and vulnerability management.
• Courses & Experiences: Academic coursework, internships, or projects focused on Cybersecurity.
• Well Rounded: Leadership or involvement in clubs, organizations, hackathons, technical competitions, or research projects.

Desired Skills & Competencies

• Clear Communication: Effectively share ideas with technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Collaboration & Inclusion: Build strong relationships and work well on diverse teams.
• Critical Thinking: Analyze complex problems and create innovative solutions.
• Curiosity: Understand how technology supports healthcare and connects to business goals.
• Strength-Based Leadership: Leverage personal and team strengths to drive results.
• Growth Mindset: Pursue continuous learning and career development.
• Technology Fluency & Ethics: Use foundational and emerging technologies responsibly to deliver value.

Additional Information

Location: This position is based in one of the following office locations: Blo omfield, CT | St. Louis, MO. The role requires a hybrid work schedule, with a minimum of three days per week working onsite (Tuesday, Wednesday, and one additional day of the employee's choice), and the option to work the remaining days remotely. Relocation assistance is not offered, and employees must be able to meet the onsite schedule for their assigned office location.

Schedule: Full‑time, 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday starting July 12, 2027 .

Work Authorization: One goal of this leadership development program is to prepare and identify qualified candidates for leadership roles with The Cigna Group upon program completion. Therefore, this position is open only to individuals who are eligible for employment in the United States and who do not now, or in the future, require visa sponsorship including, but not limited to, H-1B, CPT/OPT/STEM.

Timeline: Process includes a recruiter screen and up to two interviews. Application window closes by mid‑October 2026 or once filled.

Compensation: Expected base salary is $86,000 for bachelor's graduates and $100,000 for master's graduates, plus competitive benefits.

Pre‑Employment Requirements: Selected candidates will be required to complete mandatory pre‑employment tasks approximately 45 days prior to the program start date. Completion of the drug test requires availability within the United States during this timeframe.

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obt