Cyber Security IT Intern - REMOTE

CNO Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CNO) is a leading insurance and financial services company focused on securing the future of middle-income America. Through brands such as Bankers Life, Colonial Penn, and Washington National, CNO delivers life and health insurance, annuities, financial services, and workforce benefits to more than 3.3 million policyholders, supported by $38.3 billion in total assets.

About the role

CNO Financial Group is hiring a Cyber Security Intern to work alongside experienced Cyber Security associates, assisting with professional Cyber Security day-to-day work. The Cyber Security Intern will spend time with various teams in Security, including Operations, Engineering, and Governance.

• Exposure to enterprise cybersecurity operations and Security Operations Center functions.
• Hands-on experience with industry-leading security tools and technologies.
• Mentorship from experienced cybersecurity professionals.
• Practical experience supporting incident response and threat detection activities.
• Opportunities to develop technical, analytical, and professional skills.
• Experience working in a collaborative enterprise IT environment.

Requirements

• Progress towards a bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related discipline.
• Status as a rising junior or rising senior, approx. graduation dates of December 2027-June 2029.
• Availability to work 40 hrs/week for 10-12 weeks during the summer.
• Candidate location in Central or Eastern US time zone is preferred OR willingness to work Central or Eastern time zone business hours.
• Basic understanding of information technology concepts, including networking and operating systems.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity principles and best practices.
• Ability to analyze information and identify patterns or anomalies.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Previous internship, work experience, or academic projects related to cybersecurity or information technology.
• Familiarity with security concepts such as phishing, malware, endpoint security, authentication, and network security.
• Experience with scripting or programming languages such as Python or PowerShell.
• Participation in cybersecurity clubs, competitions, labs, or Capture-the-Flag (CTF) activities.
• Pursuit of entry-level cybersecurity certifications such as CompTIA Security+, ISC2 CC, or similar.
• Balancing education and a part-time job during the school year.

Schedule

The CNO 2027 internship program will run May 17 through August 06, 2027. Memorial Day and 4th of July holidays are paid days off.

Benefits

• Paid time to engage in Business Resource Group events.
• The CNO Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Onsite fitness centers.
• Active & Fit Direct national fitness center discount program.
• Marathon Health webinars.
• Utilizing a free code for the Monumental Marathon entry.
• Networking opportunities, leader talks, career counseling, and development opportunities.
• Insurance Product and Industry Presentation Series.
• An in-person event at one of our corporate offices during one week of the internship program.
• Final presentations and a volunteering event.

Pay

This is a paid internship at competitive rates.

CNO supports a flexible work environment and encourages Associates to work where they are most productive. This position may work fully remote from any US-based location, provided they are able to work Central or Eastern Time hours. All work must be performed within the United States, and occasional travel to corporate offices may be required. Associates living within 60 miles of a corporate office (Carmel, IN; or Chicago, IL) have access to work from that location as needed.

To be eligible for consideration, candidates must currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. The Company does not intend to sponsor work visas with respect to this position or future full-time employment opportunities.