Description
Role Snapshot
The Internship Program with WPS Health Solutions is comprised of two key components. The first component involves gaining practical experience to supplement academic coursework and prepare for future career pursuits. This will be comprised of a hands-on role within a functional area related to a relevant field of study. Each internship incorporates responsibilities and tasks which support the business objectives and client service offerings, while providing ongoing collaboration with experienced departmental colleagues and exposure to "real world" business demands. The second element centers on exposure to corporate culture and professional development. Interns will participate in discussions focused on building soft-skills and business acumen. The Tier 1 SOC Analyst intern will assist in monitoring, detecting, and responding to security incidents, gaining valuable insights into cybersecurity operations.
Start Date: June 2025
Pay Rate: $20.00/hour
Work Location:
Our first consideration will be to have this intern live in the greater Madison, Wisconsin area to take advantage of Hybrid work and collaboration. Employees living within 45 miles of WPS Headquarters (1717 W. Broadway in Madison, WI) will be expected to be able to be able to work Hybrid 3 days a week.
**As a secondary consideration, we do offer remote work in the following approved states:
Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin
In this role you will:
Shadow team members to observe day-to-day accountabilities and gain insights into industry practices, processes, and techniques.
Contribute to the implementation of new tools, processes, or systems by assisting with testing, documentation, and training efforts.
Monitor security alerts, reports and dashboards for suspicious activity and document responses.
Review and revise alert handling procedures.
Review and report alert handling performance metrics.
How do I know this opportunity is right for me If you:
Enjoy working with cybersecurity and want to gain hands-on experience in monitoring, detecting, and responding to security incidents.
You are excited about analyzing security alerts and reports, identifying potential risks, and contributing to solutions to address security threats.
You enjoy working with others, sharing ideas, and contributing to a team effort, and you're comfortable engaging in discussions around process improvement and problem-solving.
What will I gain from this role
Gain practical, real-world experience in a key functional area of cybersecurity.
Develop problem-solving skills by assisting with monitoring, detection, and response to security incidents.
Learn how to monitor and analyze security alerts, reports, and dashboards for suspicious activity.
Gain experience in reviewing, revising, and improving alert handling procedures.
Minimum Qualifications
S. Citizenship is required for this opportunity due to Department of Defense restrictions.
Be currently pursuing a degree in higher education or recent graduate.
Have experience with Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications
Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity or related field.
Remote Work Requirements
High speed cable or fiber internet
Minimum of 10 Mbps downstream and at least 1 Mbps upstream internet connection (can be checked at https://speedtest.net)
Please review Remote Worker FAQs for additional information
Benefits
Remote and hybrid work options available
Holiday Pay and On-Demand PTO
Who We Are
WPS, a health solutions company, is a leading not-for-profit health insurer and federal
