Early Careers - Cybersecurity Operations Intern

Location: Chicago, Illinois; hybrid Flex schedule with a minimum of three office days per week. The ten-week internship requires availability for the full program duration.

Base pay range: $19.13–$34.17.

Company

hirify.global is a purpose-driven health care organization providing member- and client-focused solutions.

What you will do

• Own components of cybersecurity project work and deliverables with guidance from a mentor and manager.
• Research, analyze data and information, and develop recommendations for business decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional business and technical teams.
• Support departmental initiatives that improve business outcomes and member and client experience.
• Learn and apply organizational processes, programs, and technologies with increasing independence.
• Develop and deliver a final presentation to department leadership covering the project, results, and recommendations.

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree as a rising senior in cybersecurity, management information systems, information technology, information security, computer science, or another major that may be considered.
• Expected graduation between December 2027 and June 2028.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0.
• Strong interest in technology and pursuing a cybersecurity career.
• Strong desire to learn about cybersecurity, computer hacking, and cyber investigations.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication, analytical and problem-solving skills, organization, multitasking, prioritization, and ability to learn unfamiliar concepts.
• Practical PC skills, especially Office 365 and virtual collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams and SharePoint.
• Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States is required; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice to have

• JavaScript and Python experience.
• Involvement in IT-related associations or organizations or participation in relevant technical competitions.

Culture & Benefits

• Paid ten-week formal internship with orientation, a real-world hands-on project, and professional development workshops.
• Weekly networking opportunities with interns and company leaders.
• Business Resource Group involvement and volunteer activities.
• Benefits may include health and wellness coverage, 401(k), pension, paid time off, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and other incentives.
• Employment requires confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA, Diversity Principles, Corporate Integrity, and applicable policies.

Hiring process

• Referred candidates should ask their HCSC connection about the Employee Referral process.