Identify intrusion attempts by gathering and analyzing security information
Monitor security environment using various monitoring methods
Review logs and use correlation software to detect threats
Learn about existing security technologies and industry trends
What they're looking for
Junior or Senior undergraduate, graduate student, or recent graduate in Computer Science or Cybersecurity
Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA; 3.0 preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
Strong analytical thinking and professional communication skills
IT or cybersecurity knowledge preferred; self-motivated and adaptable
We take great strides to ensure our employees have the resources to live well, be healthy, continue learning, develop skills, grow professionally and serve our local communities. We invite you to apply for a career with us.
Residency in or relocation to Louisiana is preferred for all positions.
Job Duties
Gather information to assist in identification of intrusion attempts
Assist with monitoring the security environment using various methods
Monitor logs and use correlation software
Learn and review existing security technologies and trends
Required Qualifications
Degree program(s) / Current Status: Junior or Senior level undergraduate student, graduate student, or recently graduated with Computer Science and Cybersecurity concentrations
Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Knowledge of information technology, cybersecurity, security systems, or applications preferred.
Must demonstrate effective oral and written communication abilities.
Must demonstrate the ability to think analytically and present ideas professionally.
Self-motivated, adaptable to a changing work environment, and team-oriented.
Undergraduates must be able to work 15 – 20 hours per week during the Spring and Fall semesters and 30 – 40 hours per week during the summer. Recent graduates must be able to work 30 – 40 hours per week year round.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, please contact recruiting@bcbsla.com for assistance.
In support of our mission to improve the health and lives of Louisianians, we encourage the good health of its employees and visitors. We want to ensure that our employees have a work environment that will optimize personal health and well-being. Due to the acknowledged hazards from exposure to environmental tobacco smoke, and in order to promote good health, our company properties are smoke and tobacco free.
We perform background and pre-employment drug screening after an offer has been extended and prior to hire for all positions. As part of this process records may be verified and information checked with agencies including but not limited to the Social Security Administration, criminal courts, federal, state, and county repositories of criminal records, Department of Motor Vehicles and credit bureaus. Pursuant with sec 1033 of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, individuals who have been convicted of a felony crime involving dishonesty or breach of trust are prohibited from working in the insurance industry unless they obtain written consent from their state insurance commissioner.
Additionally, we are a Drug Free Workplace. A pre-employment drug screen will be required and any offer is contingent upon satisfactory drug testing results.
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