Cyber Security Intern

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas • Topeka, KS

77d • $20 - $26 • Remote

About The Position

You may know Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas as the largest health insurer in the state, but behind those well-known symbols stand nearly 1,600 people dedicated to our customers. We are looking for energetic individuals who are seeking a career with one of the most trusted names in Kansas. Interns have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment utilizing technologies, languages, and services to support the rapidly changing healthcare industry. Interns will broaden their knowledge by being exposed to various programming languages and tools, architectures, security, and supporting database systems. You will receive diversified learning opportunities through on-the-job assignments, utilizing the technical skills that you have acquired in college. This internship will assist you in developing technically and professionally. This position is eligible to work remotely, hybrid or onsite in accordance with our Telecommuting Policy. Applicants must reside in Kansas or Missouri or be willing to relocate as a condition of employment.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in a bachelor's degree program.
• At least 6 earned college credit hours related to computer science and/or Cybersecurity.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Must successfully complete relevant aptitude assessment(s) for the competencies needed for the position where applicable.
• Strong written, verbal, analytical and interpersonal skills required.
• Must display maturity and a high level of professionalism.
• Demonstrates acceptance of responsibility; shows pride in work performed; demonstrates flexibility in acceptance of assignments and schedules; maintains professional behavior and appearance; exhibits dependability.

Nice To Haves

• Creativity and Innovation.
• Critical, Logical, and Results-driven thinking.
• Experience in Cyber Defense competitions, Ethical hacking, Firewall administration, Identity and Access administration, Authentication and Authorization, Cloud Engineering or Administration, Endpoint Security administration, Security operations and design, Application packaging and distribution, Endpoint management.
• Proven leadership experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge and working experience with MS Word, Excel and general IT infrastructure components, including but not limited to servers, desktops, and/or databases.

Responsibilities

• Assist with IT projects, initiatives, and support during the ten-week summer internship.
• Conduct hardware and software troubleshooting.
• Interact with end-users to analyze problems, gather requirements, and determine and implement solutions.
• Apply skills in requirements definition, vulnerability discovery, security hardening of existing products, and defensive control capability implementations.
• Research and recommend security products to increase security posture and enhance security usability.
• Give a presentation about work assignments and projects, as well as what was learned from the internship program.
• Attend a volunteer activity with other interns within the company.

Benefits

• Compensation of $20.00 - $26.00 per hour.
• Dynamic work environment with opportunities for networking.
• Work for one of the most trusted companies in Kansas.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree