IT Audit Intern: Cybersecurity & Risk Assurance

Highmark Health; Louisiana; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is offering the Summer 2027 Undergraduate IT Audit Internship to provide hands‑on experience supporting IT audit, cybersecurity, data privacy, risk management, and governance across Highmark Health and its subsidiaries.

As an intern, you will work with IT Audit, Information Security, Privacy, Risk Management, and business professionals to assess controls, learn regulatory requirements, and participate in audit execution.

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

• Communicate effectively while interacting directly with colleagues, clientele, and/or other internal or external constituencies in the planning of assignments and the resolution of day‑to‑day operational problems.
• Under supervision, provide entry‑level professional services as appropriate to the day‑to‑day operating objectives of the area. Receives guidance, training, and mentoring from senior personnel in planning and carrying out activities and assignments.
• Undertake and/or participates in projects and programs designed to develop professional skills and expertise appropriate to the needs of the organization.
• Participate in the planning and implementation of unit projects and initiatives within area of expertise and ability.
• As specifically requested by management, conduct research and reporting inclusive of recommendations or alternative proposals for action.
• Undertake related studies or enrichment programs as appropriate to the specific objectives of the operating unit.
• Perform miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned.

Education

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.

Job description

Highmark Health is offering the Summer 2027 Undergraduate IT Audit Internship to provide hands‑on experience supporting IT audit, cybersecurity, data privacy, risk management, and governance across Highmark Health and its subsidiaries.

As an intern, you will work with IT Audit, Information Security, Privacy, Risk Management, and business professionals to assess controls, learn regulatory requirements, and participate in audit execution.