Summer 2027 IT Audit Undergraduate Intern

Highmark Health•PA, Working at Home - Pennsylvania, NV

About The Position

The Summer 2027 Undergraduate IT Audit Internship provides students with an opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience supporting information technology audit, cybersecurity, data privacy, risk management, and governance activities across Highmark Health and its subsidiaries. This internship is designed to develop the next generation of diverse business and technology professionals through direct exposure to enterprise IT risk assessment, information security controls, system implementations, compliance processes, and audit execution. As a member of the Internal Audit team, the intern will work alongside IT Audit, Information Security, Privacy, Risk Management, and business professionals to evaluate the effectiveness of controls designed to protect organizational assets, sensitive information, and critical business systems. Participants will gain valuable insight into how organizations identify, assess, and manage information technology and cybersecurity risks while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies. The program provides hands-on training and experience in information technology auditing, risk assessment, data privacy, cybersecurity governance, and advisory services. Interns will assist with evaluating technology-related processes and controls to determine whether risks are appropriately identified and managed and whether financial, operational, and protected information is secure, accurate, reliable, and processed in a timely manner. Participants will also gain exposure to system implementation reviews, project management controls, and audit methodologies while contributing to meaningful projects that support the organization's overall risk management objectives. Typical responsibilities include supporting day-to-day audit activities, participating in IT assurance and advisory engagements, assessing technology and security risks, performing research and analysis, documenting audit results, developing recommendations for process improvements, and collaborating with stakeholders across the organization. Interns will also gain experience working in highly regulated environments that require adherence to data privacy, information security, and HIPAA requirements.

Requirements

Full or part-time enrollment in an accredited college or university baccalaureate program.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. independently.
Compliance with the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.
Compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures.
Compliance with all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.
Compliance with the company’s Code of Business Conduct.
Adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

Nice To Haves

Pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Supporting day-to-day audit activities
Participating in IT assurance and advisory engagements
Assessing technology and security risks
Performing research and analysis
Documenting audit results
Developing recommendations for process improvements
Collaborating with stakeholders across the organization
Evaluating the effectiveness of controls designed to protect organizational assets, sensitive information, and critical business systems
Assisting with evaluating technology-related processes and controls to determine whether risks are appropriately identified and managed and whether financial, operational, and protected information is secure, accurate, reliable, and processed in a timely manner
Gaining exposure to system implementation reviews, project management controls, and audit methodologies
Contributing to meaningful projects that support the organization's overall risk management objectives
Providing services to the day-to-day operating objectives of the assigned area
Participating in projects and programs appropriate to the needs of the assigned area
Participating in the planning and implementation of projects and initiatives
Conducting research and reporting including recommendations or proposals for action
Communicating effectively while interacting directly with colleagues, clientele, and/or other internal or external constituencies in the planning of assignments and the resolution of day-to-day operational problems.
Under supervision, providing entry-level professional services as appropriate to the day-to-day operating objectives of the area.
Receiving guidance, training, and mentoring from senior personnel in planning and carrying out activities and assignments.
Undertaking and/or participating in projects and programs designed to develop professional skills and expertise appropriate to the needs of the organization.
Participating in the planning and implementation of unit projects and initiatives within area of expertise and ability.
As specifically requested by management, conducting research and reporting inclusive of recommendations or alternative proposals for action.
Undertaking related studies or enrichment programs as appropriate to the specific objectives of the operating unit.
Performing miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.