Early Careers - Infrastructure Engineer Intern

hcsc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) savings plan

Pension plan

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

Supplemental life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Health Care Service Corporation offers a ten-week paid Infrastructure Intern program in Chicago, IL or Richardson, TX. Interns collaborate with cross-functional business and technical teams, contribute to project work, and learn IT infrastructure concepts and tools.

The role emphasizes hands-on learning, confidentiality, and professional development through orientation, real-world projects, and networking opportunities with company leaders.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree; rising senior with a major in computer science, information technology, or information systems. Other majors may be considered.
• Available for the full duration of the 10-week program.
• Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available for this role.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the formal internship program and contribute to project work.
• Analyze information and support the development of solutions addressing organizational needs.
• Own components of project work with guidance from a mentor and manager.
• Conduct research, analyze data and information, and develop recommendations for business decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and support initiatives that improve outcomes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical ability

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Office 365 proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Information Systems

Job description

Job Summary

Interns are responsible for actively participating in HCSC's formal internship program that leverages your skills, knowledge, and capabilities while providing meaningful experience supporting business objectives and member-focused solutions. Working closely with cross-functional teams in both business and technical areas, the Intern will contribute to project work, analyze information, and support the development of solutions that address organizational needs. The Intern is responsible for learning and applying specific aspects of the organization's processes, programs, and technologies while demonstrating increasing independence and ownership of assigned deliverables.

This ten-week paid internship can be located in Chicago, IL, or Richardson, TX

What Will the Infrastructure Intern Get to Learn?

• How to create, drive and deliver entry level IT infrastructure initiatives
• Review infrastructure play books and suggest modifications.
• Gain a basic understanding of infrastructure processes.
• Work on basic troubleshooting
• Understand the specific tools used by Infrastructure teams.

What Are Your Responsibilities?

Infrastructure Interns are responsible for actively participating in HCSC's formal internship program that leverages your skills, knowledge, and capabilities while providing meaningful experience supporting business objectives and member-focused solutions. Working closely with cross-functional teams in both business and technical areas, the Infrastructure Intern will contribute to project work, analyze information, and support the development of solutions that address organizational needs. The Infrastructure Intern is responsible for learning and applying specific aspects of the organization's processes, programs, and technologies while demonstrating increasing independence and ownership of assigned deliverables.

This role will also need to:

• Own components of project work and deliverables with guidance from an assigned mentor and manager.
• Conduct research, analyze data and information, and develop recommendations that inform real business decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Support departmental initiatives that improve business outcomes and the member and client experience.
• Develop and deliver a final internship presentation to department leadership covering the project, results, and recommendations.
• Maintain complete confidentiality of company business and comply with HIPAA, Diversity Principles, Corporate Integrity, and applicable compliance policies.

What Do You Need To Be Successful?

• Prior related technical internship or work experience is a plus.
• Interest or experience with IT systems, cloud platforms or automation tools is a strong plus (operating systems, network, IT peripherals, etc.)
• Involvement in IT related Associations/Organizations or participation in relevant technical competitions is a plus.
• Interest in the healthcare payer industry or beginning a career in IT.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills including clear and concise verbal and written communication.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Results-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset and an ability to grasp new and unfamiliar concepts.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills with the ability to prioritize and support multiple projects.
• Practical, developed PC skills, especially Office 365 and virtual team collaboration tools (MS Teams, SharePoint, etc.)

What Are the Requirements You Must Meet?

Pursuing a bachelor's degree; rising senior with a major in computer science, information technology, or information systems. Other majors may be considered.

Graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028

Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0.

Available for the full duration of the 10-week program.

Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available for this role.

What Does the Internship Program Entail?

• Formal Intern Orientation to build business and industry acumen.
• Challenging real-world hands‑on project
• Weekly networking opportunities among interns and company leaders
• Professional development workshops
• Volunteer activities

Pay Transparency Statement:

At Health Care Service Corporation, you will be part of an organization committed to offering meaningful benefits to our employees to support their life outside of work. From health and wellness benefits, 401(k) savings plan, pension plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, disability insurance, supplemental life insurance, employee assistance program, paid

• health and wellness benefits
• 401(k) savings plan
• pension plan
• paid time off
• paid parental leave
• disability insurance
• supplemental life insurance
• employee assistance program
• paid

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