University Relations – Cybersecurity Incident Response Associate Intern

At HCSC, our employees are the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We empower employees with curated development plans that foster growth and promote rewarding, fulfilling careers.

Join HCSC and be part of a purpose-driven company that will invest in your professional development.

Job Summary

*This ten-week paid internship can be located in Chicago, IL or Richardson, TX. *

What Are Your Responsibilities?

This position is responsible for actively participating in an internship program that leverages your skills, knowledge and capabilities on the Information Security team while exposing you to different methodologies and tools. This role will observe and learn the responsibilities of the Cyber Security Event Incident Analyst that coordinates and drives the response of cyber security incidents within the HCSC environments through investigation, analysis, containment, eradication, recovery, and mitigation.  The Cybersecurity Incident Response Intern is responsible for learning specific aspects of the processes, programs, and technology. Additional project support, administrative tasks, and ad hoc requests to support business needs.

• Comply with HIPAA, Diversity Principles, Corporate Integrity, Compliance Program policies and other applicable corporate and departmental policies. 
• Maintain complete confidentiality of company business.
• Maintain communication with management regarding development within areas of assigned.
• responsibilities and perform special projects as required or requested.
• Create a final internship PowerPoint presentation to share with department leadership covering the internship experience, the assigned project over the course of the summer, including the results along with any solutions or recommendations that can be leveraged by the department in the future.

What Do You Need To Be Successful?

• PREFFERED: familiar with security data systems, (IDS, routers, SIEMS, XDR, firewalls, hosts, etc.)
• Strong interest in technology and pursuing a career in Cybersecurity.
• Basic knowledge of (SIEM) and SOAR technologies is a strong plus.
• Basic knowledge of digital forensics techniques and tools is a strong plus.
• Understanding of attack concepts (i.e., PTH, phishing, drive by, watering hole, malvertising, vishing, smishing, kerberoasting) is a plus.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills including clear and concise verbal and written communication.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Results-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset and an ability to grasp new and unfamiliar concepts.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills with the ability to prioritize and support multiple projects.
• Practical, developed PC skills, especially Office 365 and virtual team collaboration tools (MS Teams, SharePoint, etc.)

What Are the Requirements You Must Meet?

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or Information Security, other related degrees may be considered.
• Graduation date between December 2024 and June 2025
• A minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0
• Availability to work 10 weeks during the summer (June 2025 – August 2025).

What Does the Internship Program Entail?

• Formal Intern Orientation to build business and industry acumen
• Challenging real-world hands-on project
• Weekly networking opportunities among interns and company leaders
• Professional development workshops
• Business Resource Group involvement
• Volunteer activities

We encourage people of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. Even if you don’t think you are a perfect fit, apply anyway - you might have qualifications we haven’t even thought of yet.

#CA 
#LI-Hybrid 

Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at HCSC about our Employee Referral process!

HCSC Employment Statement:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employment / Affirmative Action employer dedicated to providing an inclusive workplace where the unique differences of our employees are welcomed, respected, and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

Base Pay Range$17.50 - $36.76