The Cigna Group's Technology Development Program - Cybersecurity Track Summer Internship

What you'd do

• Meaningful Role Work: Work within Cyber Security across both technical and investigative teams.
• You’ll 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, you’ll 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 you’re supporting recruiting efforts, driving innovation, promoting community, or enhancing onboarding experiences, you’ll 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.

What they want

• 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.

About Cigna

Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we’re 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.