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Northwestern Medicine

Information Security Engineers- Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship All branchesDefense Industrial BaseNational Security

Website provided by the program.

At a glance

Open to
All branches
Format
Online
Length
151 - 180 days
Locations
Online

About the program

Program OverviewThe Security Internship Program offers individuals interested in a career in cybersecurity to gain practical exposure to the IT Security field within a healthcare setting. Participants will learn in a structured, supportive environment that combines hands-on experience, observation, guided assignments, and collaboration with security and technology teams. Throughout the program, individuals will strengthen their understanding of security operations, risk identification, vulnerability assessment, incident response, and security best practices while developing key professional skillsets.

Jobs this program prepares you for

• Analyze the enterprise information security environment and identify potential gaps in the security measures to safeguard valuable information assets.• Participate in the evaluation and assessment of information security vulnerabilities, solutions, and organizational posture.• Troubleshoot common computer security issues• Investigate any fraud and other computer issues.• Help identify, evaluate, and report on information security risks.• Participate in the evaluation and assessment of information security vulnerabilities, solutions, and organizational posture.• Stays current with security technologies and threats to contextualize the events observed in the environment.• Assist with basic monitoring, identify potential access issues, and document findings clearly.• Participate in security phishing campaigns • Monitor for security events• Participate in the optimization of incident response standards and procedures to increase the organization’s cyber resiliency.• Assist in providing initial assessment of impact severity for IT security incidents and executing the appropriate response.• Project Work: Support the team with automation workflows and tasks• Assist with identifying opportunities for process improvement• Participate in team discussions on automation effectiveness

Locations & contacts

How to apply

  1. Contact the provider using the website or email above. Ask about openings, start dates, and the application.
  2. Confirm eligibility. SkillBridge is generally for service members within 180 days of separation who have their command's approval.
  3. Get your unit commander's authorization following your branch's SkillBridge process. Start early; approvals take time.
  4. Read reviews from past participants on Rate My SkillBridge.

Policy details: official DoW SkillBridge site · our FAQ