University Relations – Cybersecurity Intern – Downtown Dallas C1 Innovation Lab

Why Intern at Health Care Service Corporation?

Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC), a Mutual Legal Reserve Company and an Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, is the largest customer-owned health insurer in the United States and fourth largest overall, operating through our Blue Cross and Blue Shield® Plans in Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. HCSC affiliates and subsidiaries such as Dearborn National®, TMG Health and Medecision, offer group life, disability and dental solutions, as well as a range of other individual solutions. The company, founded in 1936, serves nearly 15 million members across five states and employs more than 21,000 people in over 60 local offices. HCSC is dedicated to expanding access to high quality, cost effective health care and equipping our members with information and tools so they can make the best health care decisions for themselves and their families. Our health plans were pioneers in their states, as they were the first to provide coverage for a number of procedures ranging from heart and bone marrow transplants, to cancer and leukemia treatments. Today, we are leaders in the development of value-based care models to spur greater collaboration and accountability among various stakeholders to improve the health care experience for patients and consumers and enable them lead healthier lives.

• This ten-week paid internship is located in Dallas, TX.* This is a hybrid role and is located on-site at the C1 Innovation Lab* in the West End in Downtown Dallas.

What Are Your Responsibilities?

This position is responsible for actively participating in an Internship program that leverages your skills, knowledge and capabilities on the Cybersecurity team while exposing you to different methodologies and tools. This role will assist with applying emerging technologies to assist with developing best-in-class systems and solutions for our clients and members. Working closely with cross-functional teams in both our business and technical areas the Cybersecurity 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?

• Strong interest in technology and pursuing a career in Cybersecurity
• A strong desire and passion to learn about cyber security, computer hacking, and cyber investigations
• Participation in and/or placing in ‘Capture the Flag’, IT Hacking or other similar competitions is a strong plus
• Prior Internship experience with Cybersecurity, Information Security or other IT disciplines is a plus
• Volunteerism or leadership experience is a plus
• Involvement in IT related Associations/Organizations or participation in relevant technical competitions is a plus
• Eagerness to learn, grow and contribute
• 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 or higher in Cybersecurity, MIS, Information Technology, Information Security, Computer Science or other related degree
• Graduation date between December 2022 – June 2023
• A minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0
• Availability to work 10 weeks during the summer
• Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States (currently, we are not offering this program under OPT or CPT or sponsoring work visas for these roles)

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
• C1 Innovation Lab — Helping Customers Reimagine the Purpose of Health Insurance

Opened in August 2017 in the West End, the C1 Innovation Lab is a high-rise development housing HCSC in the Heart of Dallas. This is a place where we put our customers first while we imagine, explore, nurture and activate on their behalf. This facility serves as a beacon for customers to show them how committed we are to generating forward-thinking solutions that reduce health care expenses and improve health outcomes. It complements existing functions and infuses innovation into our daily operations.

Learn more here and see how we’re putting our Customers first: http://c1innovationlab.com/

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