Cyber Security Intern
Blue Cross Blue Shield Kansas

The Cyber Security Intern will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment utilizing technologies, languages, and services to support the rapidly changing healthcare industry. Interns will broaden their knowledge by being exposed to various programming languages and tools, architectures, security, and supporting database systems. You will receive diversified learning opportunities through on-the-job assignments, utilizing the technical skills that you have acquired in college. This internship will assist you in developing technically and professionally.

** This position is eligible to work hybrid (9 or more days a month onsite) in accordance with our Telecommuting Policy. Applicants must reside in Kansas or Missouri or be willing to relocate as a condition of employment.

Are you ready to make a difference? Choose to work for one of the most trusted companies in Kansas.

Why Join Us?

• Real World Experience: You will work hand in hand with our team in learning our business and applying your classroom learning.
• Networking Opportunities: Participate in our corporate intern program and network with other interns at BCBSKS to enhance your learning opportunity.
• Dynamic Work Environment: Collaborate with a team of passionate and driven individuals.
• Trust: Work for one of the most trusted companies in Kansas
• Stability: 80 years of commitment, compassion and community

What you'll do

The Cyber Security Intern will assist with IT projects, initiatives and assist with support. Projects may include:

• Hardware and software troubleshooting; Interaction with end-users
• Analyze problems, gather requirements, and determine and implement a solution.
• Apply skills in the areas of: requirements definition, vulnerability discovery, security hardening of existing products, and defensive control capability implementations.
• Responsible for researching and recommending security products that could be used in the environment to increase security posture and enhance security usability.
• Giving a presentation about your work assignment and projects, as well as what you learned from the internship program
• Attend a volunteer activity with other interns within the company.

What you need

• Current enrolment in a bachelor's degree program
• At least 6 earned college credit hours related to computer science and/or Cybersecurity
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 above

Bonus if you have

• Creativity, Innovation
• Critical, Logical, and Results-driven thinking
• Experience in any of the following: Cyber Defense competitions, Ethical hacking, Firewall administration, Identity and Access administration, Authentication and Authorization, Cloud Engineering or Administration, Endpoint Security administration, Security operations and design, Application packaging and distribution, Endpoint management
• Proven leadership experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge and working experience with MS Word, Excel and general IT infrastructure components; including but not limited to servers, desktops, and/or databases

Posting Close Date

Pay Rate Type
Hourly

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