IT Audit Intern — Cybersecurity & Risk Governance

Highmark Health; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health invites applications for the Summer 2027 Undergraduate IT Audit Internship. This role provides practical experience supporting IT audit, cybersecurity, data privacy, risk management, and governance across Highmark Health and subsidiaries.

Interns will work with IT Audit, Information Security, Privacy, and Risk Management teams to evaluate controls protecting assets and data, while gaining exposure to HIPAA compliance and enterprise IT risk assessment processes.

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

• Supporting day-to-day audit activities.
• Participating in IT assurance and advisory engagements.
• Assessing technology and security risks.
• Performing research and analysis.
• Documenting audit results.
• Developing recommendations for process improvements.
• Collaborating with stakeholders across the organization.
• Gaining experience in regulated environments with data privacy, information security, and HIPAA requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems

Job description

Highmark Health invites applications for the Summer 2027 Undergraduate IT Audit Internship. This role provides practical experience supporting IT audit, cybersecurity, data privacy, risk management, and governance across Highmark Health and subsidiaries.

Interns will work with IT Audit, Information Security, Privacy, and Risk Management teams to evaluate controls protecting assets and data, while gaining exposure to HIPAA compliance and enterprise IT risk assessment processes.