Summer 2027 IT Intern

Diamondback E&P LLC; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Diamondback Energy invites an IT Intern to own a summer project while engaging with IT, reporting and analytics, data integration, infrastructure, and cyber security. The 12-week program runs May–August 2027, with placement in Oklahoma City and mentorship across IT teams to learn how an Oil & Gas company operates.

You will contribute to release management, IT controls reviews, and cross‑functional collaboration to drive business outcomes, while gaining practical, hands‑on experience in a

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in MIS, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills.
• Willing to work in Oklahoma City for the duration of the internship.
• Must be returning to school Fall 2027.

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
• Work directly with IT and other teams 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

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree candidate in MIS/CS or related field

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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