Cyber Security Internship

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association • Des Moines, IA

75d

About The Position

At Wellmark, we take a holistic approach to Cybersecurity. Identify and create risk management strategy and governance tools, structure and process. Protect through Identify and Access Management, training & awareness, data security, information protection processes & procedures. Detect anomalies and events through continuous monitoring and detection processes. Respond with communications, analysis, mitigation and continuous improvement. Recover with planning, communication and improvement. This internship will start in May of 2026, working a hybrid schedule from our headquarters in Des Moines.

Requirements

• Current student pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity or related program
• Knowledge of scripting languages
• Proficiency in Python
• Proficiency in PowerShell
• Proficiency in 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

Responsibilities

• 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 This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Associate degree