Cybersecurity Development Program Associate

About the Role

The Cybersecurity Development Program (CsDP) Associate role is part of a global talent development program designed to cultivate enterprise talent for security needs. This program includes a 2-week bootcamp, followed by a 24-month development program with four six-month rotations. Associates will gain experience in various domains, receive mentoring from technology leaders, network across the technology organization, and participate in collaboration opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in an orientation and onboarding bootcamp (first 2 weeks).
• Gain invaluable experience in a variety of cybersecurity domains.
• Engage in mentoring from technology leaders.
• Network across the technology organization.
• Collaborate with peers and leaders.
• Work in assigned roles during six-month rotations.

Examples of Cybersecurity Development Program Positions:

• Global Cyber Defense (ethical hacking, penetration testing)
• Governance Risk Compliance (compliance, auditing)
• Security Cloud Engineering
• Information Security (security office, enterprise resilience, global acquisitions & fraud, operations & transformation)

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Foundational understanding of networking, operating systems, and information security principles.
• Proven solid analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced, evolving cybersecurity landscape.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to security tools such as Wireshark, Nmap, Burp Suite, Splunk, or Nessus.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, MITRE ATT&CK).
• Experience with scripting or programming (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Basic understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their security features.
• Basic understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Large Language Models (LLMs), with demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity and problem-solving.
• Participation in Capture the Flag (CTF) competitions, cybersecurity clubs, or personal security projects.
• Interest or coursework in one or more areas: Red/Blue Teaming, IAM, Threat Intelligence, GRC, Cloud Security, Application Security.

Qualifications

• Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Programming, Network Administration, Database management, Data, or other technology-related fields.
• Currently in the final year of obtaining a bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited college/university in the stated majors, or a 2-year technical college, or have obtained a degree within the last 24 months.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization.

Location & Schedule

• Office-based position located in Minneapolis, MN.
• Required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week for the duration of the program.
• Start Date: Tuesday, July 27th, 2027.