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Cyber Security Intern (Security Governance)

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
United States, New Jersey, Newark
298 Ferry Street (Show on map)
Jan 30, 2026

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey empowers our members to achieve their best health. For over 90 years, we have been New Jersey's health solutions leader driving innovations that improve health care quality, affordability, and member experience. Our members are our neighbors, our friends, and our families. It is this understanding that drives us to better serve and care for the 3.5 million people who place their trust in us. We pride ourselves on our best-in-class employees and strive to maintain an innovative and inclusive environment that allows them to thrive. When our employees bring their best and succeed, the Company succeeds.

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey is seeking a self-directed Cyber Security Intern with a strong interest in technology, collaboration, and strategic problem solving. This internship provides structured exposure to the cybersecurity field along with handson experience in realworld governance, risk, and compliance initiatives. The intern will contribute to meaningful projects while working closely with a dedicated mentor and engaging with senior leadership.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the administration of security technology stack
  • Provide general support to the security team on projects and daily team tasks
  • Assist in monitoring systems activity
  • Review security documentation, policies, and procedures
  • Participate in security awareness initiatives and training projects
  • Learning how to assess and manage human risk related to cybersecurity
  • Participate in security audit and assessment meetings and evidence collections process

Requirements:

  • Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a related field
  • Familiar with Cybersecurity concepts, including phishing tactics and email security.
  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work well in teams
  • Strong work ethic and attention to detail

Additional Information:

  • Gain hands-on experience in a Cybersecurity field
  • Shadowing, mentoring, and training opportunities with seasoned professionals
  • Opportunity to attend networking events and company meetings

Location: 3 Penn Plaza Newark NJ - Hybrid Work Schedule

Schedule: 8am-5pm (9 hour work day with lunch)

Duration: 11 week Summer Internship Program (June 1, 2026 - August 13, 2026)

Horizon BCBSNJ employees must live in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut or Delaware

Disclaimer:
This job summary has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by colleagues within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of colleagues assigned to this job.

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability and any other protected class as required by federal, state or local law. Horizon will consider reasonable accommodation requests as part of the recruiting and hiring process.

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