Early Careers - Cybersecurity Operations Intern

Health Care Service Corporation•Chicago, IL

10d•$19 - $34•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a paid, ten-week internship in Chicago, Illinois, within HCSC’s formal internship program. The intern will apply their skills and knowledge while supporting business objectives and member-focused solutions. Working with cross-functional business and technical teams, the intern will contribute to projects, analyze information, and help develop solutions for organizational needs. The role involves learning and applying organizational processes, programs, and technologies while taking on increasing independence and ownership of assigned deliverables. The intern will receive guidance from an assigned mentor and manager, conduct research and analyze data to inform business decisions, and support departmental initiatives. The internship includes orientation, a hands-on project, networking opportunities, professional development workshops, Business Resource Group involvement, and volunteer activities. The intern will deliver a final presentation to department leadership. The position requires maintaining confidentiality and complying with HIPAA, Diversity Principles, Corporate Integrity, and applicable compliance policies. The role is based in Chicago, and the posting states that Flex employees are expected to work in the office at least three days per week. The position is available only to candidates with unrestricted authorization to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree as a rising senior, with graduation between December 2027 and June 2028.
Major in cybersecurity, management information systems, information technology, information security, or computer science; other majors may be considered.
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0.
Available for the full duration of the ten-week program.
Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available.
Strong interest in technology and pursuing a career in cybersecurity.
Strong desire and passion to learn about cybersecurity, computer hacking, and cyber investigations.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including clear and concise verbal and written communication.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Results-oriented, with a continuous improvement mindset and ability to grasp new and unfamiliar concepts.
Strong organizational and multitasking skills, including the ability to prioritize and support multiple projects.
Practical, developed PC skills, especially Office 365 and virtual collaboration tools such as MS Teams and SharePoint.

Nice To Haves

JavaScript (JS) and Python experience.
Involvement in IT-related associations or organizations, or participation in relevant technical competitions.

Responsibilities

Own components of project work and deliverables with guidance from an assigned mentor and manager.
Conduct research, analyze data and information, and develop recommendations to inform business decisions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams in business and technical areas.
Support departmental initiatives that improve business outcomes and the member and client experience.
Develop and deliver a final internship presentation to department leadership covering the project, results, and recommendations.
Learn and apply aspects of organizational processes, programs, and technologies while demonstrating increasing independence and ownership of deliverables.
Maintain complete confidentiality of company business and comply with HIPAA, Diversity Principles, Corporate Integrity, and applicable compliance policies.

Benefits

Paid internship.
Health and wellness benefits.
401(k) savings plan.
Pension plan.
Paid time off.
Paid parental leave.
Disability insurance.
Supplemental life insurance.
Employee assistance program.
Paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement.
Other incentives.
Annual incentive bonus plan, subject to its terms and conditions.
Formal intern orientation, professional development workshops, networking opportunities, Business Resource Group involvement, and volunteer activities.