IT Intern - Enterprise Architecture Solution Design

Ascension

6d • $17 - $26 • Remote

About The Position

Who We Are Ascension is a faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care. As one of the leading non-profit and Catholic health systems in the U.S., Ascension is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, especially to those most in need. In FY25, Ascension provided nearly $2 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs.
Ascension includes approximately 156,000 associates and 34,000 aligned providers. The national health system operates more than 2,600 sites of care – including 151 hospitals and more than 50 senior living facilities – in 21 states and the District of Columbia, while providing a variety of services including physician practice management, venture capital investing, investment management, biomedical engineering, facilities management, clinical care management, information services, risk management, and contracting through Ascension’s own group purchasing organization.
IT Intern: Enterprise Architecture & Solution Design
Department: Enterprise Architecture (EA) Term: Summer 2026 Location: Remote Ascension Technologies
Internship Summary
The Rotational Internship Program with Ascension Technologies is designed to provide an on-the-job learning opportunity to gain "real world" IT work experience in a large IT service environment, supporting IT end users who work in a healthcare setting.
As an Enterprise Architecture Intern, you will help build the "blueprints" for Ascension Technologies, working alongside senior architects to model our current technology landscape or design solutions for large-scale, complex programs.
This role is perfect for a student who loves "big picture" thinking, systems design, and logical mapping, providing a working and learning environment where interns can develop technical skills through meaningful assignments.
What You Will Do
As an Ascension Technologies Intern, you will be able to work on real-life and meaningful projects, develop your technical skills, collaborate, and network with various teams across the IT Infrastructure and Security continuum.
You will focus on one of two tracks: Enterprise Modeling & Communication, where you build out architecture components and tell richer stories about our technology, or Solution Architecture Delivery, where you design architectures for major programs to help teams estimate costs and requirements.
By the end of the summer, you will have left a permanent mark on Ascension's "Master Map," helping the organization avoid technical debt and more accurately estimate the work required for massive, complex healthcare initiatives. Your experience will culminate in a presentation to our architecture community and senior leadership, where you will showcase your contributions to Ascension’s digital transformation.

Requirements

• Education: Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Management Information Systems, Marketing, Communications, Organizational Development, or Project Management.
• Education: High school diploma equivalency OR Enrolled in accredited program specific to discipline required.
• Great work ethic.
• Outstanding attendance record.
• Participation in Training - Learning.
• Remote work location but need for regular set daytime hours.

Nice To Haves

• Logical Frameworks: While no coding is required, you should have the "maturity of thought" and logical thinking often found in computer science or engineering students.
• Visualization Tools: Familiarity with LucidChart or similar diagramming tools to explain complex "maps" to different stakeholders.
• The Blueprint Mindset: An interest in learning Abacus (our Enterprise Architecture tool) and understanding how complex systems connect.
• Communication: Strong ability to explain complex diagrams and assist in developing website communications.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency with Google Office tools, including meetings, slides, and spreadsheets for data organization.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills with working knowledge of data flow diagrams and data specifications.

Responsibilities

• Enterprise Modeling: Takes a specific component of our architecture and builds it out in our enterprise tool (Abacus), adding data points and "connections".
• Solution Design: Works directly with an Enterprise Solution Architect to "carve out" and design the architecture for a major program, mapping out how new software will integrate with existing systems.
• Communication: Assists in developing website communications to share architecture standards across the company.
• Project Participation: Participates in technology-related projects involving systems design and logical mapping.
• Research: Research and data gathering for key initiatives to help architects tell richer stories about our technology.
• Shadowing: Shadows employees to understand different roles in the organization.
• Collaboration: Collaborates on driving improvement activities to achieve department and organizational goals.
• Requirements Translation: Translates functional requirements to technical specifications.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
• Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern