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Cyber Security Associate Intern - 2025 Summer Internship

AT Healthfirst
Healthfirst

Cyber Security Associate Intern - 2025 Summer Internship

New York, NY

Description and Requirements

Healthfirst's 2025 Summer Trailblazer Internship is a 10-week paid program beginning on June 2, 2025. This is an immersive and interactive learning experience that lays a foundation for continued leadership development. Interns do impactful work, collaborating with other interns, employees, and business leaders to solve current business problems and deliver solutions. Who We Are: For nearly 30 years, Healthfirst has been serving New Yorkers. We helped pioneer the value-based healthcare model-where hospitals and physicians are paid based on patient outcomes-because our company was founded on the belief that insurers need to be true partners in the health system. Position Summary: Our Security Operations Center (SOC) is at the forefront of threat detection, incident response, and cybersecurity defense. We are seeking a motivated Intern to join our team and gain hands-on experience in cybersecurity operations. As a SOC Analyst Intern, you will work alongside experienced security professionals to monitor, analyze, and respond to security events in real time. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about cybersecurity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced SOC environment.

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Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Monitor security alerts and events from SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) tools.


  • Assist in identifying, analyzing, and responding to security incidents.


  • Perform initial triage and escalation of security alerts based on defined procedures.


  • Support investigations of potential threats, vulnerabilities, and anomalies.


  • Assist in maintaining incident logs and reports for security analysis.


  • Learn and apply cybersecurity frameworks, methodologies, and best practices.


  • Stay up to date with emerging cybersecurity trends, attack techniques, and defense strategies.


  • Support SOC team members in day-to-day cybersecurity operations and documentation.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Pursuing or interested in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.


  • Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.


  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate technical findings effectively.


  • Willingness to Learn: Enthusiastic about cybersecurity and eager to develop new skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Certifications (Preferred but Not Required): CompTIA Security+, CEH, or any relevant cybersecurity certifications. (or working towards)


  • Basic understanding of networking, security principles, and common cyber threats, but not required


  • Familiarity with SIEM tools, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint security is a plus. (Preferred but Not Required)

Hiring Range:

  • Greater New York City Area (NY, NJ, CT residents): $39,208 - $52,000
  • All Other Locations (within approved locations): $34,091 - $49,920

As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, licenses and certifications, and any other factors Healthfirst deems pertinent to the hiring decision.

In addition to your salary, Healthfirst offers employees a full range of benefits such as, medical, dental and vision coverage, incentive and recognition programs, life insurance, and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Healthfirst believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package wherever its employees work and live.

The hiring range is defined as the lowest and highest salaries that Healthfirst in "good faith" would pay to a new hire, or for a job promotion, or transfer into this role.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

Client-provided location(s): New York, NY, USA
Job ID: healthfirst-R019718
Employment Type: Intern

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Pet Insurance
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Internship Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Learning and Development Stipend
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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