Summer 2027 Intern - Cybersecurity

An internship with our company is a great opportunity to build your skillset and explore your career interests. Our summer student internship is a 10-to-14-week program that starts in mid-May and ends in August. During your internship, you'll work on impactful projects that make a difference at our company, with our customers, and in our communities.

You'll also gain exposure to different areas of our business and have numerous opportunities for networking and coaching.

Interns may be eligible for a one-time hiring bonus to assist with housing costs depending upon proximity to our company office location.

Compensation Minimum: $25.00 Compensation Maximum: $39.00

As a Cybersecurity Intern,

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of our business, corporate culture and structure to support your work.
• Contribute creative ideas and strategic approaches in response to changing situations.
• Assist in monitoring, analyzing, and responding to cybersecurity threats and security events.
• Support vulnerability management activities including identification, assessment, and remediation efforts.
• Research emerging cyber threats, attack techniques, and security trends to help inform defensive strategies.
• Utilize AI-enabled tools and technologies to support threat detection, investigation, and analysis.
• Participate in penetration testing and security assessment activities to identify potential weaknesses.
• Conduct digital forensics and incident investigation activities under the guidance of team members.
• Document findings, prepare reports, and communicate recommendations to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support security initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.

Requirements

• Must be in student status at an accredited 4-year college or university during the internship, graduating August 2027 or later.
• Must be pursuing a Bachelors, Masters, or PhD.
• Major/program must align with internship role.
• Pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Strong interest in cybersecurity, digital forensics, incident response, and vulnerability management.
• Basic understanding of networking concepts, operating systems, and cybersecurity fundamentals.
• Experience with or coursework in cybersecurity, computer networking, systems administration, or related technical disciplines.
• Familiarity with scripting or programming languages such as Python, PowerShell, Java, or similar languages is preferred.
• Interest in AI technologies and their application within cybersecurity operations.
• Knowledge of security tools, vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, or digital forensics concepts is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and investigative skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Licenses

• Not applicable.

Travel Requirements

• Up to 10%.

Physical Requirements

• Work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Working Conditions

• Not applicable.

Additional Information

• To ensure a strong start, all employees participate in our New Employee Orientation during their first week.  This experience is held in person at our Madison, WI Headquarters or one of our AmFam core locations to help you connect with our mission, meet key team members and build relationships that support your growth.  At times, sessions may be delivered virtually based on scheduling and availability. 
• Offer to selected candidate will be made contingent on the results of applicable background checks
• Offer to selected candidate is contingent on signing a non-disclosure agreement for proprietary information, trade secrets, and inventions
• Sponsorship will not be considered for this position unless specified in the posting

Due to the nature of this role, we are unable to consider candidates who may require visa sponsorship.

Work Location: This role may be considered for a Full-Time in Office or Hybrid work arrangement based on the selected candidate's location. Work locations for this role include Boston, MA; Madison, WI

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We provide benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. You will have access to comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits that enable you to take care of your health. We also offer a competitive 401(k) contribution, a pension plan, an annual incentive, 9 paid holidays and a paid time off program (23 days accrued annually for full-time employees). In addition, our student loan repayment program and paid-family leave are available to support our employees and their families. Interns and contingent workers are not eligible for American Family Insurance Group benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws pertaining to non-discrimination, non-harassment and equal opportunity. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

American Family Insurance is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please email AskHR@AmFam.com to request a reasonable accommodation.

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