Cybersecurity Development Program Internship

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

21h•$23 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

The Cybersecurity Development Program (CsDP) is a global talent development program intended to cultivate enterprise talent for cybersecurity roles. This 10-week summer internship includes hands-on security work, social responsibility, networking, learning, and social events. Interns are assigned to teams in pairs as much as possible and receive mentoring from technology leaders, opportunities to network across the technology organization, and opportunities to collaborate. The cohort structure is designed to create a personalized employment experience and a sense of community. Interns may work in areas such as Global Cyber Defense, Governance Risk Compliance, Security Cloud Engineering, or Information Security teams including the security office, enterprise resilience, global acquisitions and fraud, and operations and transformation. This is an office-based role in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Interns must work in the office at least four days per week throughout the internship. The start date is Tuesday, June 1, 2027; alternate start dates are not available. A housing stipend is available to qualifying interns. The hourly pay range is $23–$33, based on full-time employment and various factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications.

Requirements

Be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university and pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, computer engineering, computer programming, network administration, database management, data, or another technology-related field.
Have a foundational understanding of networking, operating systems, and information security principles.
Demonstrate analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Be able to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Have effective written and verbal communication skills.
Show willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced, evolving cybersecurity landscape.
Be eligible to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future for employment-based work authorization. Candidates requiring sponsorship, including specified F-1 visa holders, TN visa holders, current H-1B visa holders, and those requiring green card sponsorship, will not be considered.
Work in the Minneapolis office at least four days per week for the duration of the internship.

Nice To Haves

Experience with scripting or programming, such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, or MITRE ATT&CK.
Basic understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP and their security features.
Basic understanding of AI, machine learning, and large language models, with demonstrated ability to use AI tools to improve productivity and problem-solving.
Exposure to security tools such as Wireshark, Nmap, Burp Suite, Splunk, or Nessus.
Participation in Capture the Flag competitions, cybersecurity clubs, or personal security projects.
Interest or coursework in areas such as Red/Blue Teaming, IAM, Threat Intelligence, GRC, Cloud Security, or Application Security.

Responsibilities

Perform hands-on security work within an assigned cybersecurity team.
Participate in learning, networking, social responsibility, and social events as part of the 10-week internship program.
Collaborate with team members and learn from technology leaders through mentoring.
Work in one or more cybersecurity areas, potentially including Global Cyber Defense, Governance Risk Compliance, Security Cloud Engineering, or Information Security.