Cyber Security Internship

Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield is a health insurance company offering a summer internship program with meaningful, hands-on work and professional development opportunities. The Cyber Security Intern will support cybersecurity operations, infrastructure testing and monitoring, security tool configuration, code development, process optimization, cyberthreat intelligence analysis, and threat response enhancements.

What you'll do:

• Work in the Security Operations Center
• Test, scan, monitor, and run different tools against current infrastructure
• Configure tools (data loss protection, email security, malware related, etc)
• Develop code – refine or augment existing tools, load results to a database or engine
• Process optimization
• Aid our Cyberthreat Intelligence group in analysis of DarkWeb activities
• Support Cyber Kill Chain and Threat Response enhancements

What they're looking for:

• Current student pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity or related program
• Knowledge of scripting languages + Python + PowerShell + Bash
• Strong attention to detail and critical thinking skills
• Ability to adapt to changing environments and analyze risks
• Effective troubleshooting/problem solving skills; breaking down problems to find the root-cause with the ability to generate solutions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively work with the business areas

Benefits:

• Meaningful work that assists in your professional development
• Valuable experience within the health insurance industry
• Opportunity to learn from subject matter experts and leaders within the industry
• Network with fellow internship program participants
• Practical, hands-on work experience
• Hybrid schedule from the headquarters in Des Moines