More than 35 years ago, SelectQuote was founded on one core promise: to help our customers protect the people they value most. We pioneered the way consumers shopped for term life insurance, and now, we also help people find home insurance, auto insurance, senior health insurance and more. Our quick and easy process saves consumers both time and money, and today, more than 2 million families trust us to help them with their insurance needs.

But what truly sets us apart is our people, and the opportunities to grow your career with SelectQuote are unmatched.

SelectQuote is looking to hire Information Technology interns to join our Security Operations team for the summer of 2026. This position will offer the individual the opportunity to participate in the different aspects of the security assessment and threat modeling process. The Security Operations Intern will apply an analytical problem solving approach to questions relating to SelectQuote’s security posture. 

As a member of the SelectQuote Security Operations Team, the SecOps Intern will have the opportunity to learn and apply an analytical problem solving approach to a diverse set of business problems. The SecOps Intern will work directly with the Managers and members of the IT team as well as other stakeholders who work with technology around SelectQuote. This internship will prepare the candidate for future work in the field of cybersecurity by equipping them to leverage a variety of tools and techniques to answer business questions. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assess security operations to identify opportunities in need of transformation (gap analysis gap elimination)
• Administers Cyber Security policies to control physical and virtual access to systems.
• Performs tests to ensure compliance with Cyber Security policies and procedures.
• Assist in the creation of process documentation training materials and security compliance reports
• Work with Compliance Internal Audit and Managed Security Service Providers to identify and address areas in need of improvement
• Participate in IT Security projects, which could include system upgrades, data analysis, process changes or system rollouts.
• Maintain project schedules, deliverables, collect meeting notes, and provide feedback on project deliverables.

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) to explain technical issues to non-technical users
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills and an attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Eagerness to learn, self-directed, and capable of working independently or as part of a team

Education and Experience: 

• Have a foundational understanding of IT principles, cyber security concepts and a strong willingness to learn.
• Currently enrolled in Junior or Senior year of college/university required
• Degree focused in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Business Administration Business Finance Economics or Organizational Leadership required
• Relevant previous internship experience or the completion of a project that demonstrates aptitude for program management or process improvement required

Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed indoors with potential for exposure to safety and health hazards related to office work. Could periodically travel to other office and operational sites.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

SelectQuote Core Values:

Service: We create positive customer experiences. 

Entrepreneurship: We create innovate & take risks. 

Leadership: We build & invest in high-performing teams. 

Empowerment: We embrace a changing environment. 

Courage: We challenge the status quo & drive continuous improvement.

Teamwork: We help support & celebrate each other.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required.