Summer 2027 IT Intern

Diamondback Energy, Inc.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Diamondback Energy in Oklahoma City offers a 12-week IT internship focused on real-world projects across application development, analytics, data integration, infrastructure, and cyber security.

You'll work with mentors, present your project to executives, and gain experience in IT controls, SOX compliance, and cross-team collaboration within an Oil & Gas exploration environment.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in MIS, CS, or related field.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills.
• Willing to work in Oklahoma City for the duration of the internship.

Responsibilities

• Work on an assigned IT project throughout the summer, culminating in a presentation to Diamondback's executive team.
• Develop IT skills under the supervision and guidance of an assigned mentor.
• Collaborate with IT teams and other disciplines to understand IT systems and processes.
• Participate in release management activities and daily stand-up calls with IT teams.
• Review key IT controls for cyber security and SOX compliance.
• Interface with other departments to understand IT usage and drive business outcomes.
• Provide quality compliance and administrative support to the department.
• Participate in intern events and community activities in Oklahoma City.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in MIS or CS

Job description

Diamondback Energy is an independent oil and natural gas company headquartered in Midland, Texas. The Company also has an Accounting and IT presence in Oklahoma City, OK. We are focused on the acquisition, development, exploration, and exploitation of unconventional, onshore oil and natural gas reserves in the Permian Basin in West Texas.

The IT Intern will own an assigned summer project while working directly on business functions such as application development, reporting and analytics, data integration, infrastructure and desktop management, and cyber security.

Duration: Approximately 12 weeks (May - August 2027)

Job Responsibilities

• Work on an assigned, individual IT project throughout the summer, culminating in a presentation of the completed project to Diamondback's executive team
• Develop IT skills under the supervision and guidance of an assigned, experienced mentor
• Work directly with teams across IT and other disciplines to experience what working in an Oil & Gas Exploration and Production company is like
• Participate in release management activities and attend daily stand-up calls with various IT teams
• Review key IT controls for cyber security and SOX compliance
• Interface with other departments to understand their usage of IT systems and processes to drive key business outcomes
• Provide quality compliance and administrative support to the department
• Participate in intern events and philanthropic endeavors that support the Oklahoma City community

Minimum Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or a similar discipline
• Must have strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills
• Must be willing to work in Oklahoma City, OK for the duration of the internship
• Must be returning to school for the Fall 2027 semester

Preferred Qualifications

• GPA of 3.20 or higher
• Extracurricular achievements or prior work experience

Diamondback is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Diamondback provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, veteran or disability status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.

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Diamondback Energy is an independent oil and natural gas company headquartered in Midland, Texas focused on the acquisition, development, exploration, and exploitation of unconventional, onshore oil and natural gas reserves in the Permian Basin in West Texas.