IT Audit & Cybersecurity Internship (Summer 2027)

Highmark Health; Virginia; On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Highmark Health Summer 2027 Undergraduate IT Audit Internship offers hands‑on experience across IT audit, cybersecurity, data privacy, risk management, and governance. You will work with IT Audit, Information Security, Privacy, and Risk Management professionals to evaluate controls protecting assets and critical systems.

Interns assist with day‑to‑day audit activities, engage in IT assurance engagements, and develop recommendations for process improvements while navigating regulated environments

Qualifications

• Full or part-time enrollment in an accredited college or university baccalaureate program.
• Pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day audit activities and participate in IT assurance and advisory engagements.
• Assess technology and security risks, perform research and analysis, and document audit results.
• Develop recommendations for process improvements and collaborate with stakeholders across the organization.
• Gain exposure to risk management, governance, HIPAA requirements, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems

Job description

Highmark Health Summer 2027 Undergraduate IT Audit Internship offers hands‑on experience across IT audit, cybersecurity, data privacy, risk management, and governance. You will work with IT Audit, Information Security, Privacy, and Risk Management professionals to evaluate controls protecting assets and critical systems.

Interns assist with day‑to‑day audit activities, engage in IT assurance engagements, and develop recommendations for process improvements while navigating regulated environments