CW Cybersecurity Intern - Fall 2026

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana • Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

We take great strides to ensure our employees have the resources to live well, be healthy, continue learning, develop skills, grow professionally and serve our local communities. We invite you to apply for a career with Blue Cross. Residency in or relocation to Louisiana is preferred for all positions. What You’ll Be Doing Assist with security architecture and design initiatives Analyze the security posture of vendors and third-party partners Research and provide recommendations on cloud security methodologies and best practices Learn and review existing security tools, platforms, and technologies Support ongoing cybersecurity projects and initiatives Who We’re Looking For Education Senior level undergraduate student, graduate student, or recent graduate Pursuing (or recently completed) a degree in: Computer Science Cybersecurity Or a related technical field GPA Preferred: 3.0+ Minimum: 2.5 cumulative GPA Skills & Experience Basic knowledge of cybersecurity concepts and technologies Familiarity with security frameworks is a plus Strong analytical and problem solving skills Ability to think critically and present ideas clearly and professionally Effective written and verbal communication skills What Will Help You Succeed Self motivated and eager to learn Adaptable in a fast changing technical environment Team oriented and comfortable collaborating with others Curious about emerging security trends and cloud technologies Technical & Tool Requirements Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including: Word Excel PowerPoint Time Commitment Spring & Fall semesters: 20 hours per week Summer: 30–35 hours per week #LI-DNI An Equal Opportunity Employer All BCBSLA EMPLOYEES please apply through Workday Careers. PLEASE USE A WEB BROWSER OTHER THAN INTERNET EXPLORER IF YOU ENCOUNTER ISSUES (CHROME, FIREFOX, SAFARI) Additional Information Please be sure to monitor your email frequently for communications you may receive during the recruiting process. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those most qualified will be contacted. To monitor the status of your application, please visit the "My Applications" section in the Candidate Home section of your Workday account. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, please contact [email protected] for assistance. In support of our mission to improve the health and lives of Louisianians, Blue Cross encourages the good health of its employees and visitors. We want to ensure that our employees have a work environment that will optimize personal health and well-being. Due to the acknowledged hazards from exposure to environmental tobacco smoke, and in order to promote good health, our company properties are smoke and tobacco free. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana performs background and pre-employment drug screening after an offer has been extended and prior to hire for all positions. As part of this process records may be verified and information checked with agencies including but not limited to the Social Security Administration, criminal courts, federal, state, and county repositories of criminal records, Department of Motor Vehicles and credit bureaus. Pursuant with sec 1033 of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, individuals who have been convicted of a felony crime involving dishonesty or breach of trust are prohibited from working in the insurance industry unless they obtain written consent from their state insurance commissioner. Additionally, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana is a Drug Free Workplace. A pre-employment drug screen will be required and any offer is contingent upon satisfactory drug testing results. Company Mission To improve the health and lives of Louisianians. Company Vision To be the market leader that delivers unsurpassed value to our customers through partnerships across the healthcare system. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana is incorporated as Louisiana Health Service & Indemnity company and is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana is licensed to sell products only in the state of Louisiana.

Requirements

• Senior level undergraduate student, graduate student, or recent graduate
• Pursuing (or recently completed) a degree in: Computer Science Cybersecurity Or a related technical field
• GPA Minimum: 2.5 cumulative GPA
• Basic knowledge of cybersecurity concepts and technologies
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including: Word Excel PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

• GPA Preferred: 3.0+
• Familiarity with security frameworks is a plus
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to think critically and present ideas clearly and professionally
• Self motivated and eager to learn
• Adaptable in a fast changing technical environment
• Team oriented and comfortable collaborating with others
• Curious about emerging security trends and cloud technologies

Responsibilities

• Assist with security architecture and design initiatives
• Analyze the security posture of vendors and third-party partners
• Research and provide recommendations on cloud security methodologies and best practices
• Learn and review existing security tools, platforms, and technologies
• Support ongoing cybersecurity projects and initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern