Since 1851, MassMutual’s commitment has always been to help people protect their families, support their communities, and help one another. This is why we want to inspire people to Live Mutual. We’re people helping people.

A career with us means you will work alongside exceptional people and be empowered to reach your professional and personal goals. Our employees are the foundation of what makes MassMutual a strong, stable and ethical business. We seek and value unique and varied perspectives and experiences because we believe we are stronger when all voices are heard. We invite you to bring your bright, innovative ideas to MassMutual as we continue to help millions of Americans rely on each other.

Together, we’re stronger.

The IT Internship Program is MassMutual's premier information technology intern track dedicated to developing diverse, highly skilled students and aiding them in achieving their career goals.

Cyber Security Positions Profile

At MassMutual, information security is of the utmost importance. Every day, our cyber teams protect against threats to our customers’ personal information. Cyber security careers at MassMutual are challenging, varied, and extremely rewarding. If you are interested in pursuing a career in cyber security, we have included a list of skills and competencies that will strengthen your application. Check it out below!

Careers in cyber security may allow you to experience work in the following areas. Interest/prior experience in these areas will strengthen your application.

Advanced Threat Monitoring and Detection

• Conduct advanced monitoring and investigative activities to defend against advanced threats; conduct forensics analysis to understand advanced threats; engage in ethical hacking to uncover organizational vulnerabilities.

Policy and Control Knowledge

• Introduction to a broad set of information security standards and frameworks (ISO, NIST, etc.); defend against data leakages by supporting end-user awareness efforts and implementing appropriate policies; aware of end-user behavior and business changes that may require changes in information security policies and controls; ensure well-constructed and specific policies and procedures are in place across the organization.

Regulatory Knowledge

• Introduction to relevant information security laws and regulations; keep pace with changing security regulations and standards; interpret relevant laws and regulations effectively in the context of the organization; support litigation activities (such as e-discovery); support interactions with internal Legal and Audit departments.

Response Management

• Direct Privacy/Security incident response activities, through investigations, corrections, corrective actions, and preventive actions; able to work with cross organizational stakeholders (e.g. Public Relations, Operations) to facilitate forensics related activity for company products and tools.

Risk Management

• Identify and assess the severity and potential impact of risks; communicate risk assessment findings to risk owners outside Information Security in a way that consistently drives objective, fact-based decisions about risk that optimize the trade-off between risk mitigation and business performance.

Technology Expertise

• Exposure to existing security and IT systems in the organization; keep pace with changing security and IT technologies; understand the impact of emerging business and end-user technologies in information security requirements and architecture.

Vendor Management

• Effectively manage vendor relationships and performance; assess the risks and benefits of working with external vendors; understands and is able to help the organization comply with the regulations and policies governing the use of vendors; maximize the benefits of using outside vendors

Cyber positions may include projects such as:

• Threat monitoring
• Penetration testing
• Software testing
• Security awareness efforts

In the IT Internship Program, you will have the opportunity to participate in:

• Team-based work
• Valuable, impactful projects
• Close mentoring and professional development opportunities
• Access to networking forums and conversations with senior leaders

Indicators of Success

• Intellectual Capability
• Aspiration/Interest in Leadership
• Learning Agility
• Adaptable
• Emotionally Intelligent
• Courageous

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Freshman, Sophomore or Junior enrolled in a four-year Bachelor degree program
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication
• Demonstrated leadership skills gained from student clubs, community involvement or work experience
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship, both now and in the future

Preferred Qualifications

• Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher
• Strong, creative problem solver
• Works autonomously, self-starter
• Intellectually curious and agile learner
• Preference for Computer Science, Information Technology, and Business-related majors
• Demonstration of MassMutual’s Core Values: Act with Integrity, Focus on the Customer, Value People, Work Collaboratively, and Achieve Results

MassMutual is a leading mutual life insurance company that is run for the benefit of its members and participating policy owners. MassMutual offers a wide range of financial products and services, including life insurance, disability income insurance, long-term care insurance, annuities, retirement plans and other employee benefits.