Innovation IT Intern: Cyber, Data & Software

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi; Mississippi; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi is seeking five motivated students to join its Innovation & Development Team for a 10-12 week IT internship on the Flowood, Mississippi campus. You will work with experienced IT professionals on real-world projects spanning cybersecurity, data science, healthcare technology, networking and software development.

You will assist in maintaining IT systems, support security protocols, participate in system programming, troubleshoot end-user issues, collaborate

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Information Technology, Information Security, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related fields.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher is required.
• Basic understanding of technology concepts including data, networking, programming, and cybersecurity.
• Familiarity with programming languages (Python, Java, or C++) and operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS).

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining and improving IT systems, including hardware, software, and networks.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of information security protocols to protect sensitive data.
• Participate in system programming projects, including coding, debugging, and testing applications.
• Help troubleshoot and resolve technical issues for end-users and internal systems.
• Collaborate with team members on IT projects, including network configuration and infrastructure upgrades.
• Conduct research and provide recommendations for new technologies and tools.
• Document IT processes, configurations, and troubleshooting steps for knowledge sharing.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in IT/CS/IS related fields

Tools

Python

Java

C++

Windows

Linux

macOS

Job description

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi is seeking five motivated students to join its Innovation & Development Team for a 10-12 week IT internship on the Flowood, Mississippi campus. You will work with experienced IT professionals on real-world projects spanning cybersecurity, data science, healthcare technology, networking and software development.

You will assist in maintaining IT systems, support security protocols, participate in system programming, troubleshoot end-user issues, collaborate