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 participate in technical or non‑technical 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 Cyber Defense Services, among others. Housing is not provided as part of the program.

Responsibilities

• Work on a primary project tailored to the intern’s interests (e.g., Cyber Defense Services) and shadow the Security Operations Center (SOC) and Cyber Threat Assessment teams.
• Observe and participate in defensive and offensive security activities throughout the program.
• Work with a mentor and support key strategic projects.
• Complete 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.
• Demonstrate high standards of integrity, adhere to the Corporate Code of Conduct, and uphold Lifetime Healthcare Companies’ mission and values.
• Maintain confidentiality and protect member privacy per company policies.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Perform other functions as assigned by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma with proof of continuous college enrollment (full‑time undergraduate or graduate).
• Good academic standing.
• Desired majors: Computing Sciences & Information Technology (Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT Networking, Cybersecurity, etc.) or similar.
• Preferred experience (not required) with cybersecurity, threat hunting, offensive security, vulnerability management, SOC operations, security engineering.

Skills

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

Pay

Compensation range: Level I – Minimum $18.00 – Maximum $20.00 per hour. Actual salary depends on budget, experience, knowledge, skills, education, and internal equity.

Schedule

10‑week summer internship running from the first Monday in June to the second Friday in August, up to 40 hours per week. Remote work may be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.