Cybersecurity Development Intern

Cybersecurity Development Intern – Letterkenny, Hybrid

Join our team of cyber security professionals who are deeply engaged in determining how we can change and improve health care. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale.

Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that’s dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a diverse team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start.

Join UnitedHealth Groups Enterprise Information Security (EIS) organisation if you want to be the first-line defense against securing the largest healthcare company in the world against security threats.  We are focused on transformation by strengthening our cyber defenses, ransomware resiliency, mitigating vulnerabilities, and better securing all aspects of our company, globally.  We are vigilant and passionate about protecting the sensitive data of our members and providers and are committed to leveraging every tool, partnership and process needed to enhance our security posture.  It is our duty to protect the information of those we serve and help fulfill our mission of making the health care system work better for everyone.

The Cybersecurity Development Program is a global talent development program designed to cultivate enterprise talent in support of the security talent needs. The summer internship program offers a 10-week experience which includes hands-on security work, social responsibility, networking, learning, and social events. Interns are assigned to teams in pairs as much as possible. As a CsDP Intern, you’ll gain invaluable experience in a variety of domains, as well as mentoring from technology leaders, networking across the technology organisation and collaboration opportunities.  The program creates a cohort structure that provides a more personalised employment experience in turn creating community and increasing engagement beyond that of a traditional hire.

CsDP will be offering the following start date for 2025:

Start Date:

• Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025

Locations:

The Cybersecurity Development Program is a hybrid program in Letterkenny, Ireland. Interns may be asked to travel to attend meetings with leadership.

You’ll be rewarded and recognised for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for potential future roles.

Required Qualifications:

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Cybersecurity
• Currently enrolled in a university, obtaining a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in majors stated above., or 2-year technical college.
• Proficient in one or more coding languages (Example: Python, Java, C, SQL, .NET)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience on Microsoft SQL Server or other relational database platform
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, best practices, and industry standards.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps methodologies and tools such as Invicti Enterprise.
• Experience with Python development.
• Basic understanding of networking protocols and technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Please note, you must have the legal right to work full-time for the duration of the internship. Proof of eligibility will be required to support your application.

All telecommuters will be required to adhere to the UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalised groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Optum is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, race, and membership of the Traveller community, or any other characteristic protected by law. Optum is a drug-free workplace. © 2024 Optum Services (Ireland) Limited. All rights reserved.

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