IT Intern- Cybersecurity Operations-Cyber Threat Intelligence

Details

• Department: Cybersecurity Operations- Cyber Threat Intellifence
• Schedule: Summer 2026, (May - August), Full Time
• Location: Remote - Ascension Technologies
• Salary: $17.37 - $23.50

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

Responsibilities

Internship Summary

• The Internship Program with Ascension Technologies is designed to provide an on-the-job learning opportunity to gain "real world" IT work experience in a large IT service environment.
• As a Cybersecurity Operations Intern, you will join a high-performing team dedicated to defending Ascension Technologies from sophisticated threats.
• Ascension Technologies aims to provide a working and learning environment where interns can develop technical skills by spending the summer in the "Control Room," learning how to hunt for adversaries and investigate security breaches.

What You Will Do

As an Ascension Technologies Intern, you will be able to work on real-life and meaningful projects, develop your technical skills, collaborate, and network with various teams across the IT Infrastructure and Security continuum.

• Threat Research: Perform deep-dive research into adversaries and monitor the dark web to stay ahead of emerging threats.
• Intelligence Production: Monitor OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) and create intelligence bulletins for the organization.
• Threat Hunting: Proactively search for signs of malicious activity (adversary hunting) within the environment.
• Collaboration: Work with technical teams to gather requirements and engineer rules based on evidence-based practices.

Requirements

Education:

• High school diploma equivalency OR Enrolled in accredited program specific to discipline required.

Additional Preferences What You Will Need Education:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Management Information Systems, or a related field.

Preferred Competencies:

• Research Passion: A passion for structured research, evidence-based practice, and monitoring global trends.
• Tool Interest: Interest in specialized intelligence platforms such as Flashpoint and Cyware.
• Communication: Comfort in translating functional requirements into technical specifications and presenting research findings to small groups.
• General IT Skills: Proficiency with Google Office tools (meetings, slides, spreadsheets) and familiarity with relational databases/data structures.

Why Join Our Team Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.

Responsibilities

Internship Summary

• The Internship Program with Ascension Technologies is designed to provide an on-the-job learning opportunity to gain "real world" IT work experience in a large IT service environment.
• As a Cybersecurity Operations Intern, you will join a high-performing team dedicated to defending Ascension Technologies from sophisticated threats.
• Ascension Technologies aims to provide a working and learning environment where interns can develop technical skills by spending the summer in the "Control Room," learning how to hunt for adversaries and investigate security breaches.

What You Will Do

As an Ascension Technologies Intern, you will be able to work on real-life and meaningful projects, develop your technical skills, collaborate, and network with various teams across the IT Infrastructure and Security continuum.

• Threat Research: Perform deep-dive research into adversaries and monitor the dark web to stay ahead of emerging threats.
• Intelligence Production: Monitor OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) and create intelligence bulletins for the organization.
• Threat Hunting: Proactively search for signs of malicious activity (adversary hunting) within the environment.
• Collaboration: Work with technical teams to gather requirements and engineer rules based on evidence-based practices.

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma equivalency OR Enrolled in accredited program specific to discipline required.

Apply tot his job Apply To this Job