Security Program Management Senior Intern

About the role

HCSC offers a ten-week paid internship in Chicago, IL within its Security Program Management early careers program. The intern works closely with cross-functional business and technical teams, contributes to project work and helps develop solutions that meet organizational needs, with increasing independence and ownership of deliverables under the guidance of a mentor and manager.

Key responsibilities

• Own parts of project work and deliverables with mentor and manager guidance.
• Research, analyze data and information, and develop recommendations that inform real business decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and support initiatives that improve business outcomes and the member and client experience.
• Deliver a final internship presentation to department leadership covering the project, results and recommendations.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, Diversity Principles, Corporate Integrity and applicable compliance policies.

Required profile

• Pursuing a master's degree or higher in cybersecurity, management information systems, information technology, information security or computer science; other related fields with comparable experience may be considered.
• Graduation between December 2027 and June 2028, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0.
• Available for the full 10-week program and unrestricted authorization to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available.
• Strong interest in cybersecurity, computer hacking and cyber investigations; Capture the Flag, IT Hacking or similar competitions are a strong plus.

Required skills

• Experience with MS Project, JIRA or other project management tools is a plus.
• PC skills, especially Office 365 and collaboration tools such as MS Teams and SharePoint.
• Analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills, with clear verbal and written communication.

What we offer

• Base pay of $22.54 - $40.31, varying with skills, experience and location, aligned with an annual incentive bonus plan.
• Intern orientation, hands-on projects, weekly networking with company leaders, professional development workshops and volunteer activities.
• Employee benefits include health and wellness, 401(k), pension, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and more.