Blue Shield Internship Jobs in Nebraska (NOW HIRING)

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, we are a mission-driven organization dedicated to championing the health and well-being of our members and the communities we serve.
Our team is the power behind that promise. And, as the industry rapidly evolves and we seek ways to optimize business processes and customer experiences, there's no greater time for forward-thinking professionals like you to join us in delivering on it! As a member of Team Blue, you'll find purpose, opportunities and the support you need to build a meaningful career and make a powerful impact in our community.
To millions of Americans, Blue Cross and Blue Shield means peace of mind when it's needed the most. That's because the Blue Cross and Blue Shield brand represents the nation's largest and most experienced health care benefit companies, providing insurance coverage to 1 out of every 3 Americans. As a licensee of the BCBS Association since 1939, BCBSNE has celebrated 80+ years of Nebraskans serving Nebraskans. Not only do we provide health insurance coverage to Nebraskans, we are also active members of the communities where our customers live and work by giving back through volunteering and our corporate social responsibility efforts. We would love for you to be a part of BCBSNE's journey as an intern where you will gain hands-on experiences solving real-world problems.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska is a Partner of Choice for the Nebraska University System. Our Interns work a hybrid schedule and spend some days working on-site at our Omaha office located in Aksarben Village. Therefore, you will need to live within commuting distance from Wednesday, May 26 - Friday, July 30, 2027.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska is seeking motivated students with a passion for cybersecurity, infrastructure, and operational excellence. This internship offers hands-on experience in enterprise security, cloud infrastructure, and Agile best practices in a collaborative and rewarding environment.
What you'll do:

• Security Operations & Monitoring: Work alongside SOC analysts to monitor alerts, investigate threats, and support incident response using tools like Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, CrowdStrike, and Proofpoint
• Tooling & Automation: Gain exposure to Cribl, CyberArk, and automation platforms used to streamline observability and access management
• Training & Development: Complete SOC Core Skills, Sentinel KQL training, and immersive labs. Participate in Cyber Tatanka for real-world simulation experience
• Collaboration & Mentorship: Engage with teams across Security Engineering, Application Security, and Access Management.
• Capstone Project: Tackle a challenge such as improving alert fidelity, automating infrastructure tasks, or enhancing observability dashboards.

Technology Focus Areas:

• Access & Identity: Azure AD, CyberArk, MFA, Role-Based Access Control
• Automation & Observability: Cribl, Sentinel KQL, Monitoring Dashboards, Performance Tuning
• Cybersecurity Tools: CrowdStrike, Defender XDR, Proofpoint, Tenable, KnowBe4
• Security Operations: SIEM, Threat Detection, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management

What we are looking for:

• High School diploma required
• Currently pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field
• Strong interest in enterprise security and infrastructure
• Intellectual curiosity and a drive to learn
• Experience or interest in one or more of the following: Security operations and monitoring, Cloud infrastructure and automation, Identity and access management or Observability and performance engineering

Learn more about what makes BCBSNE such an exceptional place to work by visiting NebraskaBlue.com/Careers.
We strongly believe that diversity of experience, perspective and background will lead to a better workplace for our employees and a better product for our customers and members.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer - Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
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Learn more about what makes BCBSNE such an exceptional place to work by visiting NebraskaBlue.com/Careers.
We strongly believe that diversity of experience, perspective and background will lead to a better workplace for our employees and a better product for our customers and members.