Innovation & Technology Internship - Technology & Security – Summer 2027 (Undergraduate)

CVS Health; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Relocation assistance (over 50 miles)

Paid time off

Job summary

CVS Health in Hartford, CT is seeking an Innovation & Technology Intern for a 10.5‑week program starting May 24, 2027. This hybrid role combines in‑office days (Tue–Thu in Hartford) with remote work on other days, and includes relocation assistance for moves over 50 miles.

The internship emphasizes leadership insight, collaboration across teams, and exposure to AI tools while building software, data solutions, and security practices.

Qualifications

• Meet educational requirements (see education section)
• Demonstrated leadership in student or work contexts
• Internship/work/project experience related to the field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Problem solving abilities and analytical mindset
• Project management experience and organizational skills
• Interest in full-time CVS Health role after graduation
• Interest in AI tools and capabilities
• Foundational cybersecurity concepts understood
• Exposure to risk, compliance, or audit concepts
• Experience with Python, Java, JavaScript, React/Angular, SQL, Git, cloud platforms, Excel, Power BI, Jira, prototyping or design tools
• Familiarity with Linux/Windows, networking, scripting, security testing

Responsibilities

• Build, test, or automate software and cloud tools for colleagues and customers
• Develop AI/data solutions like models, dashboards, data pipelines
• Support product/design/project work from research to roadmaps
• Protect and run systems through vulnerability assessments and compliance reviews

Skills

Leadership experience

Strong communication

Problem solving

Analytical mindset

Growth mindset

Project management

AI tools interest

Cybersecurity concepts

Risk/compliance knowledge

Python

Java

JavaScript

React/Angular

SQL

Git

Cloud platforms

Excel

Power BI

Jira

Linux/Windows

Scripting

Security testing

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's Degree

Graduation date 2027–2028

Major in CS/IT/SE/AI/IS/Cybersecurity

Tools

Python

Java

JavaScript

React

Angular

SQL

Git

Cloud platforms

Excel

Power BI

Jira

Job description

You’ve invested a lot of time and energy in your education. Now you want the chance to make your mark. We offer challenging opportunities for you to learn and grow professionally. In our programs, you’ll be immersed in a culture of continuous improvement, with the goal of changing health care for the better.

Position Summary

The Innovation & Technology Internship - Technology & Security is a 10.5-week full-time opportunity that starts on May 24th, 2027, and concludes on August 4th, 2027.

This is a hybrid position with 3 days (generally Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) in the Hartford, CT office. The other 2 days each week will be working remotely from home, office, or another location of your choice. CVS Health follows a hybrid work model providing office-based colleagues the ability to flex between working in the office and working from home based on the work you need to accomplish. Relocation assistance will be provided for candidates that need to move over 50 miles.

As a CVS Health Corporate Intern you will participate in:

• Projects that contribute to the success of our business
• Community service activities
• Professional development workshops
• Mentorship and networking opportunities
• Interaction with senior leaders

Your Innovation & Technology internship experience will also include:

• Leadership Insight Series, featuring leader spotlights and interactive Q&A sessions
• Intern Innovation Challenge, providing opportunities to collaborate with fellow interns across Innovation & Technology
• Additional learning experiences focused on topics such as impactful presentations and storytelling, emerging technology, and AI tools

The hourly rate is $38.50/hr with 40 hours/week, no work on July 4th (company holiday), and two days of paid leave. Additionally, our corporate interns have an increased likelihood to receive an offer for a future role with CVS Health.

Sponsorship

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this role. This includes participation in Curricular Practical Training (CPT), Optional Practical Training (OPT), and F-1 Visa programs.

About this business area

As a Technology & Security intern, you will help build, run, and protect the technology behind CVS Health, from the apps and cloud platforms colleagues and customers use every day to the data, AI, networks, and security protections that support them. You will work on real projects across engineering, data, design, operations, and risk, and will be matched to a team based on business need, skills, and interests.

Example work experiences:

• Build, automate, or test software and cloud tools that support colleagues and customers
• Develop AI and data solutions, such as models, dashboards, or data pipelines
• Support product, design, and project work, from user research to prototypes and roadmaps
• Protect and run our systems, from vulnerability assessments and compliance reviews to network and cloud operations

Required Qualifications

Meet educational requirements (see education section)

Preferred Qualifications

• Have demonstrated leadership experience. Examples include: active roles in student or social organization activities, sports, or school or work-related projects
• Have internship, work, or project experience in a related field.
• Show strong written and verbal communication skills
• Possess problem solving skills
• Exhibit an analytical and growth mindset
• Have project management experience
• Have an interest in obtaining a full-time position within CVS Health upon graduation
• Have experience with or interest in AI tools, such as generative AI, prompt writing, or AI coding assistants
• Have a foundational understanding of cybersecurity concepts
• Have exposure to risk, compliance, or audit concepts
• Have experience with some of the following: Python, Java, JavaScript, React or Angular, SQL, Git, cloud platforms, Excel, Power BI, Jira, prototyping or design tools, Linux or Windows, networking, scripting, security testing

Education

• You should be currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree
• Have a graduation date between September 2027 to August 2028
• Have a major, minor or concentration relevant to the position. Typical majors: Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Network Engineering, Human Computer Interaction, Information Technology, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Data Science & Analytics, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$35.00 - $38.50

Whether in our pharmacies or through our health service offerings, we are pioneering a bold new approach to total health care. As health care innovators, we are making quality care affordable, accessible, simple and seamless. We await your fresh ideas, new perspectives, and the unique contributions you will make to our organization.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.

This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments (https://learn.bswift.com/cvshealth-mainland) .

This job does not have an application deadline, as CVS Health accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.

CVS Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, including Disability/Protected Veteran — committed to diversity in the workplace.