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CNA is one of the largest U.S. commercial property and casualty insurance companies. Backed by more than 120 years of experience, CNA provides a broad range of standard and specialized insurance products and services for businesses and professionals in the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

Job Summary:

This Apprenticeship position supports the organization's security operations center (SOC). This position provides education in the day-to-day duties of a SOC analyst and the activities they perform in safeguarding the enterprise. The focus of this role is to actively monitor and respond to threats in the CNA cyber landscape. At the completion of the program the apprentice will be fluent in SOC applications and tooling as well as the investigative techniques utilized by cyber security professionals.

Apprentice can also expect to:
• Work with the Security Operations Center team to deliver program communications and training activities.
• Engage in daily security briefings and team meetings.
• Develop data reports summarizing quarterly results against goals.
• Collaborate with senior SOC team members to contribute to key initiatives.

Anticipated Start Date: Fall 2026

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Have at least one academic year left at City Colleges of Chicago

• Work will be a hybrid style with the majority of time in the office located at 151 N Franklin (Tuesdays will likely be an in-person day)

• Earn passing grades (of a C or higher) in coursework

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

• Ability to understand information security foundational information and principles.

• Communication, investigation, analysis, and problem-solving skills.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office to manage various tasks and projects to completion. (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Security tooling familiarity preferred (SIEM platforms, endpoint security tools, network security tools, etc.)

• Interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with peers and staff.

Benefits for Participating Apprentices:

• Advance your career goals

• Gain industry-related work experience

• Working knowledge of information security frameworks and information security best practices

• Gain an understanding of operational risk policies, standards, and procedures

• Opportunity to gain full-time employment at the completion of the program

• Access to employers who are invested in your future

Employer-Specific Benefits:

• Health Benefits – medical, dental, vision, 401K eligible

• Paid Holidays – covered

• Paid Sick Leave – accrued 1 hour per 30 hours worked

In certain jurisdictions, CNA is legally required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. In District of Columbia, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York and Washington, the national base pay range for this job level is $35,000 to $65,000 annually. Salary determinations are based on various factors, including but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. CNA offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to help our employees – and their family members – achieve their physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals.  For a detailed look at CNA’s benefits, please visit cnabenefits.com.

CNA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [email protected].