Tech Innovation Internship: Cyber, Data & Apps (Paid)

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Flowood campus

Job summary

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi is offering a paid IT internship in Flowood for 10–12 weeks during June–August 2027. You will gain hands-on experience across Cyber Security, Data Science, Healthcare Technology, Networking and Server Engineering, and Software Development within a corporate IT department.

You’ll work alongside experienced IT professionals, contribute to real-world projects, and develop skills essential for a successful career in information technology.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Information Technology, Information Security, Computer Science, Information Systems or related fields with at least a Junior level academic standing by the end of Spring 2027.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher is required.
• Basic understanding of Technology concepts, including data, networking, programming, and/or cybersecurity principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining and improving IT systems, including hardware, software, and networks.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of information security protocols to protect sensitive data.
• Participate in system programming projects, including coding, debugging, and testing applications.
• Help troubleshoot and resolve technical issues for end-users and internal systems.
• Collaborate with team members on IT projects, including network configuration and infrastructure upgrades.
• Conduct research and provide recommendations for new technologies and tools.
• Document IT processes, configurations, and troubleshooting steps for knowledge sharing.

Skills

Programming languages (Python, Java, C

Operating systems (Windows, Linux, mac

IT fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in IT/CS/IS or related

Job description

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi is offering a paid IT internship in Flowood for 10–12 weeks during June–August 2027. You will gain hands-on experience across Cyber Security, Data Science, Healthcare Technology, Networking and Server Engineering, and Software Development within a corporate IT department.

You’ll work alongside experienced IT professionals, contribute to real-world projects, and develop skills essential for a successful career in information technology.