Tech Innovation Intern — IT, Security & Data (Summer 2027)

Bcbsms; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi is seeking five motivated IT internship students for its Innovation & Development Team in Flowood, MS. The 10-12 week program runs June–August 2027 and is paid.

You will gain hands-on experience in Cyber Security, Data Science, Healthcare Technology, Networking, Server Engineering, and Software Development. Responsibilities include maintaining IT systems, supporting security protocols, coding, debugging, and end-user support.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Information Technology, Information Security, Computer Science, Information Systems or related fields.
• Must have at least junior standing by end of Spring 2027.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher required.
• Basic understanding of data, networking, programming, and cybersecurity concepts.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining and improving IT systems across hardware, software, and networks.
• Support implementation and monitoring of information security protocols.
• Participate in system programming projects, including coding, debugging, and testing applications.
• Help troubleshoot technical issues for end-users and internal systems.
• Collaborate with team on IT projects including network configuration and infrastructure upgrades.
• Document IT processes and troubleshooting steps for knowledge sharing.

Skills

Cyber Security

Data Science

Healthcare Technology

Networking

Software Development

Education

Bachelors/Masters in IT/CS/InfoSec/IS

Tools

Python

Java

C++

Windows

Linux

macOS

Job description

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi is seeking five motivated IT internship students for its Innovation & Development Team in Flowood, MS. The 10-12 week program runs June–August 2027 and is paid.

You will gain hands-on experience in Cyber Security, Data Science, Healthcare Technology, Networking, Server Engineering, and Software Development. Responsibilities include maintaining IT systems, supporting security protocols, coding, debugging, and end-user support.