Early Careers - Cybersecurity Operations Intern

HCSC•Chicago, IL

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

This paid, ten-week internship is located in Chicago, Illinois. The Cybersecurity Operations Intern participates in HCSC’s formal internship program, applying skills and knowledge while supporting business objectives and member-focused solutions. The intern works with cross-functional business and technical teams on projects, analyzes information, and helps develop solutions for organizational needs. The role involves learning and applying the organization’s processes, programs, and technologies, with increasing independence and ownership of assigned deliverables. An assigned mentor and manager provide guidance. The internship program includes a formal orientation, hands-on project work, weekly networking opportunities with interns and company leaders, professional development workshops, Business Resource Group involvement, and volunteer activities. The intern develops and delivers a final presentation to department leadership covering the project, results, and recommendations. The role requires maintaining confidentiality and complying with HIPAA, Diversity Principles, Corporate Integrity, and applicable compliance policies.

Requirements

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree; rising senior with a major in cybersecurity, management information systems, information technology, information security, or computer science. Other majors may be considered.
Graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
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, with the ability to prioritize and support multiple projects.
Strong knowledge of Windows 11, Windows Servers, and Unix OS.

Nice To Haves

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

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.
Learn and apply aspects of the organization’s processes, programs, and technologies, demonstrating increasing independence and ownership of assigned deliverables.
Develop and deliver a final internship presentation to department leadership covering the project, results, and recommendations.
Maintain complete confidentiality of company business and comply with HIPAA, Diversity Principles, Corporate Integrity, and applicable compliance policies.