Cyber Security Internship

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 2026, 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