Cyber Security Intern

Good things are happening at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies—an A+ (Superior) rated, nationwide Property & Casualty insurer backed by Berkshire Hathaway. With supportive leadership, collaborative teams, and opportunities to grow, GUARD is a place where people build meaningful, long‑term careers.

Good Things You Can Count On.
•  Hybrid schedule: 2 days remote / 3 in‑office
•  Predictable hours (no nights, weekends, or holidays)
•  Competitive pay + generous PTO
•  Medical, dental & vision starting day one
•  401(k), tuition reimbursement & longevity bonuses

• Assist with the daily review of security alerts across enterprise security tools, including SIEM, email security platforms, and Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) dashboards.
• Perform initial triage on low‑severity security events, escalating findings as appropriate under the guidance of senior team members.
• Support the maintenance and execution of phishing simulation campaigns, including associated user awareness and training initiatives.
• Review vulnerability scan findings and assist with tracking, validation, and follow‑up activities for remediation items.
• Provide support for light penetration testing activities under supervision, gaining exposure to common attack vectors and defensive controls.
• Assist with documentation of security processes, findings, and lessons learned to support continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Cyber Security team members to understand real‑world security operations and incident response workflows.
• Participate in cross‑functional learning opportunities, with the ability to gain exposure to Security Analytics and Identity & Access Management (IAM) functions.
• Apply curiosity, attention to detail, and a security‑first mindset to daily tasks and learning opportunities.

Required Qualifications

This role may be based out of any of our office locations, including:

Wilkes‑Barre, PA