Cybersecurity Operations Intern

About the Role

This is a ten-week paid internship program located in Chicago, IL.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively participate in HCSC’s formal internship program, leveraging skills, knowledge, and capabilities to support business objectives and member-focused solutions.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams in both business and technical areas.
• Contribute to project work, analyze information, and support the development of solutions that address organizational needs.
• Learn and apply specific aspects of the organization's processes, programs, and technologies.
• Demonstrate increasing independence and ownership of assigned deliverables.
• Own components of project work and deliverables with guidance from an assigned mentor and manager.
• Conduct research, analyze data and information, and develop recommendations that inform real business decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Support departmental initiatives that improve business outcomes and the member and client experience.
• Develop and deliver a final internship presentation to department leadership covering the project, results, and recommendations.
• Maintain complete confidentiality of company business and comply with HIPAA, Diversity Principles, Corporate Integrity, and applicable compliance policies.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Strong interest in technology and pursuing a career in Cybersecurity.
• Strong desire and passion to learn about cybersecurity, computer hacking, and cyber investigations.
• Java Script (JS) and Python experience are a strong plus.
• Involvement in IT related associations/organizations or participation in relevant technical competitions is a plus.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills including clear and concise verbal and written communication.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Results-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset and an ability to grasp new and unfamiliar concepts.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills with the ability to prioritize and support multiple projects.
• Strong knowledge of Windows 11 / Windows Servers / Unix OS.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree; rising senior with a major in cybersecurity, management information systems, information technology, information security, or computer science. Other majors may be considered.
• Graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0.
• Available for the full duration of the 10-week program.
• Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available for this role.

Internship Program Entails

• Formal Intern Orientation to build business and industry acumen.
• Challenging real-world hands-on project.
• Weekly networking opportunities among interns and company leaders.
• Professional development workshops.
• Business Resource Group involvement.
• Volunteer activities.