College Intern - Summer 2027 - Cyber Defense

About the role

The Summer College Internship Program is a 10‑week paid internship that offers undergraduate and graduate students the chance to work on meaningful projects, attend development workshops, network, and be mentored by managers. Interns may work in technical or non‑technical areas across tracks such as Business Administration, Information Technology, Actuarial, Human Resources, Analytics & Data, Communications, Finance, Marketing & Sales, Project Management, Clinical Studies, Customer Experience, Digital Operations, and other degree programs.

Responsibilities

• Work on a primary project tailored to the intern’s interests within Cyber Defense Services.
• Shadow the Security Operations Center (SOC) and Cyber Threat Assessment teams.
• Observe and participate in defensive and offensive cybersecurity activities.
• Complete work assignments based on business needs, departmental priorities, and individual qualifications.
• Perform a mix of technical and/or non‑technical tasks covering a broad range of business‑related projects.
• Create and deliver a presentation at the end of the internship.
• Maintain confidentiality and protect member privacy per company policies.
• Demonstrate high standards of integrity, adhere to the Corporate Code of Conduct, and uphold Lifetime Healthcare Companies’ mission and values.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Perform other functions as assigned by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma and proof of continuous college enrollment (full‑time undergraduate or graduate).
• Good academic standing.
• Desired majors/degree programs: Computing Sciences & Information Technology (Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT Networking, Cybersecurity, etc.), Information Security, Digital Forensics, or similar.
• Preferred experience (not required) with cybersecurity, threat hunting, offensive security, vulnerability management, SOC operations, and security engineering.
• Ability to work while sitting and/or standing at a workstation viewing a computer and using a keyboard, mouse and/or phone for three or more hours at a time.
• Ability to travel across the Health Plan service region for meetings and/or training as needed.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact with technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work well in a team and establish good working relationships with peers.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem‑solving and prioritization skills.
• Proactive, creative, and flexible approach to completing assigned tasks.
• Commitment to continuous improvement of skills and team functioning.
• Self‑motivated; able to work independently and on intra‑ and inter‑departmental teams as needed.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience using a desktop computer in a professional environment.

Benefits

• Paid 10‑week summer internship (up to 40 hours per week).
• Development workshops focused on key business concepts.
• Mentorship under respective managers.
• Opportunity to network and attend workshops for transition from school to corporate environment.
• Hands‑on exposure to SOC and Cyber Threat Assessment teams.
• Experience creating and delivering a final presentation.

Pay

Compensation range: Level I – Minimum $18.00 – Maximum $20.00 per hour.

Schedule

10‑week summer internship from the first Monday in June to the second Friday in August, up to 40 hours per week.