Cyber Security Internship Job at Wellmark, Inc., Des Moines, IA

  • Wellmark, Inc.
  • Des Moines, IA

Job Description



Why choose an internship with Wellmark? We strive to offer meaningful work that assists in your professional development and provides value to the team. You will gain valuable experience within the health insurance industry and put the skills and knowledge you’ve acquired in school to practice this summer during our 2027 Summer Internship Program. You will have the opportunity to learn from subject matter experts and leaders within the industry, network with fellow internship program participants, and gain practical, hands-on work experience. 

If you’re eager to learn, collaborate with others, demonstrate your potential, develop customer-focused solutions, and grow into an exciting career, we hope you’ll consider an internship with us! 

Job Description



What’s Cyber Security in our Technology Division? At Wellmark we take a holistic approach to Cybersecurity. Identify and create risk management strategy and governance tools, structure and process. Protect through Identify and Access Management, training & awareness, data security, information protection processes & procedures. Detect anomalies and events through continuous monitoring and detection processes. Respond with communications, analysis, mitigation and continuous improvement. Recover with planning, communication and improvement.

What projects might I support? Although subject to change, examples of projects you will be contributing to include: 

  • Work in the Security Operations Center 
  • Test, scan, monitor, and run different tools against current infrastructure
  • Configure tools (data loss protection, email security, malware related, etc)
  • Develop code – refine or augment existing tools, load results to a database or engine 
  • Process optimization 
  • Aid our Cyberthreat Intelligence group in analysis of DarkWeb activities 
  • Support Cyber Kill Chain and Threat Response enhancements   

Ready to bring your strengths to Wellmark? Here’s what’s next! Review the

qualifications

below. If the position is a match with your passion and interests, submit your application today!

This internship will start in May of 2027, working a hybrid schedule from our headquarters in Des Moines. 

Qualifications

  • Current student pursuing an Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity or related program 
  • Knowledge of scripting languages 
    • Python 
    • PowerShell 
    • Bash
  • Strong attention to detail and critical thinking skills
  • Ability to adapt to changing environments and analyze risks  
  • Effective troubleshooting/problem solving skills; breaking down problems to find the root-cause with the ability to generate solutions. 
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively work with the business areas  

Additional Information



All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The policy of Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield is to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation due to a disability at any stage of the employment application process should contact us at careers@wellmark.com

Please inform us if you meet the definition of a " Covered DoD official ".

At this time, Wellmark is not considering applicants for this position that require any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For

additional information

around work authorization needs please refer to the following resources: and  

Wellmark supports and expects the responsible use of AI for our workforce! We welcome the responsible use of these tools by job seekers as well and are interested in learning from you; you will have an opportunity in the application process to share which tools you used and how you applied them. 

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Work experience placement, Summer work, Summer internship, H1b

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