The Cigna Group's Technology Development Program - Cybersecurity Track Summer Internship
About The Position
The Cigna Group’s Technology Development Program (TECDP) Cybersecurity Summer Internship is a 12-week program for students interested in technology and healthcare. Interns work on impactful technology projects and receive comprehensive training and mentorship. Interns work across technical and investigative cybersecurity teams, contributing to threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and risk mitigation to help protect sensitive health data and critical infrastructure. Work may include analyzing suspicious activity in a Security Operations Center (SOC), conducting forensic investigations, or engineering secure systems. The program includes structured core and track-specific learning, technical training, leadership development, and exposure to the business. Interns also collaborate with peers, mentors, and cross-functional partners and participate in networking, mentorship, and community-building activities. The role follows a hybrid schedule: onsite at least three days each week—Tuesday, Wednesday, and one additional day chosen by the employee—with the remaining days available for remote work. Interns must be available for a 40-hour workweek, Monday through Friday, beginning May 24, 2027. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship. Selected candidates must complete mandatory pre-employment tasks approximately 45 days before the program starts, including a drug test requiring availability within the United States during that period.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline, with a focus on security practices and principles.
- Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts, including network security, threat analysis, and risk management.
- Familiarity with security tools and technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and endpoint protection solutions.
- Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language relevant to cybersecurity, such as Python, Java, or JavaScript.
- Experience with security software and programs such as Wireshark, Nmap, Metasploit, Splunk or the ELK Stack, and antivirus/anti-malware tools such as McAfee and Symantec.
- Exposure to Windows and Linux operating systems and understanding of security configurations and vulnerabilities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to think critically about security issues and potential solutions.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to convey technical information to diverse audiences.
- Proactive attitude toward learning and keeping up with cybersecurity trends and developments.
- Basic understanding of agile methodologies such as Scrum and familiarity with modern delivery practices such as continuous integration and test-driven development.
- Able to meet the hybrid onsite schedule, with at least three onsite days per week.
- Available to work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, beginning May 24, 2027.
- Eligible for employment in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.
- Available in the United States during the pre-employment task period approximately 45 days before the program begins.
Nice To Haves
- GPA of 3.3 or higher.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and risk mitigation efforts.
- Analyze suspicious activity in a Security Operations Center (SOC), conduct forensic investigations, or help engineer secure systems.
- Collaborate with peers, mentors, and cross-functional partners through community-building activities and shared initiatives.
- Participate in structured core and cybersecurity-track learning, technical training, leadership development, and business exposure.
- Build professional relationships through networking events, mentorship, cross-functional collaboration, and peer engagement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
