Cybersecurity, Risk & Digital Trust - Summer 2027 Internship Pathway

Lumen Technologies•Remote, OR

1d•$26 - $46

About The Position

Lumen’s paid, 10-week summer internship program offers meaningful work, mentorship, professional development, and opportunities to connect with peers and leaders. This pathway uses one application to consider students for multiple internship assignments related to cybersecurity, governance, privacy, compliance, responsible technology, and risk. Candidates may meet with hiring teams and explore assignments aligned with their interests and strengths. Interns may help protect Lumen’s information, customers, systems, and operations while supporting responsible innovation and sound business decisions. Work may span cybersecurity, governance, compliance, privacy, enterprise risk, audit, controls, legal, responsible AI, technology assurance, or resilience. The role offers opportunities to assess risk, strengthen safeguards, and build confidence in how technology is used. The internship is intended for students enrolled at an accredited college or university during the internship. Lumen primarily seeks rising seniors graduating between August 2027 and June 2028; students graduating in 2029 may also be considered. Intern pay ranges from $26 to $46 per hour, based on academic level, role classification, experience, and geographic location.

Requirements

Be enrolled at an accredited college or university at the time of the internship.
Demonstrate strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
Show curiosity and a desire to understand risks, controls, and how systems work.
Demonstrate attention to detail, integrity, and sound judgment.
Have effective written and verbal communication skills.
Be comfortable navigating ambiguity, complex requirements, and sensitive information.
Show interest in cybersecurity, risk, governance, privacy, law, policy, compliance, or technology ethics.
Demonstrate initiative, adaptability, and a growth mindset.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with cybersecurity, compliance, risk assessment, privacy concepts, governance frameworks, legal research, audit, or technology controls.
Academic background in cybersecurity, information assurance, information technology, computer science, risk management, accounting, finance, business administration, information systems, legal studies, criminal justice, public policy, political science, or engineering.
Students from other disciplines with demonstrated analytical abilities and an interest in risk, security, governance, or responsible technology are encouraged to apply.
Rising senior graduating between August 2027 and June 2028; students graduating in 2029 may also be considered.

Responsibilities

Support initiatives designed to protect systems, networks, information, customers, and business operations.
Analyze business or technology risks and help evaluate controls that reduce exposure.
Assist with governance, compliance, privacy, policy, audit, or regulatory activities.
Contribute to assessments, investigations, testing, or reviews that strengthen security and enterprise resilience.
Help teams balance innovation with accountability through responsible AI, data governance, and digital trust practices.