The Cigna Group's Technology Development Program Cybersecurity Track Summer Internship
Bloomfield, CT - USA
Job Summary
The Cigna Groups Technology Development Program (TECDP) Cyber-Security Summer Internship
Get ready to embark on an exhilarating summer adventure with The Cigna Groups Technology Development Program Summer Internship! We are on the lookout for passionate individuals who are eager to dive into the world of technology and make a real difference in healthcare.
Over the course of 12 dynamic weeks youll have the chance to work on impactful technology projects receive comprehensive training and benefit from invaluable mentorship that will supercharge your career.
What You Will Do
Meaningful Role Work: Work within Cyber Security across both technical and investigative teams. Youll contribute to threat detection incident response vulnerability management and risk mitigation efforts that protect sensitive health data and critical infrastructure. Whether analyzing suspicious activity in a Security Operations Center (SOC) conducting forensic investigations or engineering secure systems youll gain hands-on experience solving real-world challenges that drive innovation and resilience across The Cigna Group.
Learning From Others: Engage with peers mentors and cross-functional partners through community-building activities and collaborative initiatives. Whether youre supporting recruiting efforts driving innovation promoting community or enhancing onboarding experiences youll learn by doing and growing through shared knowledge.
Formal Education and Curriculum: Participate in structured learning through both core and track-specific curriculum. This includes technical training leadership development and exposure to the business designed to support your growth as a well-rounded technologist.
Community Building: Build meaningful relationships across the organization through networking events mentorship cross-functional collaboration or informal peer engagement. Develop strong relationships that support your personal and professional growth.
Qualifications
What you need to do the job:
Must be currently pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity Computer Science Information Technology or a related discipline with a focus on security practices and principles.
Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts including network security threat analysis and risk management.
Familiarity with common security tools and technologies such as firewalls intrusion detection systems (IDS) and endpoint protection solutions.
Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language relevant to cybersecurity such as Python Java or JavaScript with a willingness to enhance coding skills for security applications.
Experience with security software and programs such as Wireshark Nmap Metasploit and Splunk or the ELK Stack as well as antivirus/anti-malware tools like McAfee and Symantec.
Exposure to operating systems (Windows and Linux) and an understanding of security configurations and vulnerabilities.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically about security issues and potential solutions.
Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey technical information to diverse audiences.
Proactive attitude toward learning and keeping up with the latest trends and developments in cybersecurity.
Basic understanding of agile methodologies such as Scrum and familiarity with modern delivery practices such as continuous integration and test-driven development.
A GPA of 3.3 or higher is preferred.
Additional Information
Locations: The role requires a hybrid work schedule with a minimum of three days per week working onsite (Tuesday Wednesday and one additional day of the employees choice) and the option to work the remaining days remotely. Employees must be able to meet the onsite schedule.
Program Schedule: You must be available to work a 40-hour work week beginning May 24th 2027. Working days are Monday Friday.
Compensation: The anticipated hourly pay range for this role is $25.00 to $33.00 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills education experience and location.
Work Authorization / Visa Sponsorship: One goal of this leadership development program is to prepare and identify qualified candidates for leadership roles with The Cigna Group upon program completion. Therefore this position is open only to individuals who are eligible for employment in the United States and who do not now or in the future require visa sponsorship including but not limited to H-1B CPT/OPT/STEM.
Pre-Employment Requirements: Selected candidates will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment tasks approximately 45 days prior to the programs start date. Completion of the drug test requires availability within the United States during this timeframe.
Equal Employment Opportunity & Pay Transparency
The Cigna Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse inclusive and equitable workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity or expression) age national origin ancestry disability protected veteran status genetic information or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable federal state or local laws.
The Cigna Group complies with applicable federal state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process.
Pay Transparency Notice: In accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws the anticipated hourly pay range for this role is $25.00 $33.00 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant factors such as skills education experience and location and may vary from the stated range.
If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.
If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.
About The Cigna Group
Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group were dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race color age disability sex childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran or military status religion national origin ancestry marital or familial status genetic information status with regard to public assistance citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.
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The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Iowa Kansas Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Nebraska Ohio Pennsylvania Texas Utah Vermont and Washington State.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances.
Required Experience:
Intern
About Company
Cigna Healthcare offers health insurance plans such as medical and dental to individuals and employers, international health insurance, and Medicare coverage.