Middleware Intern (Summer 2026)

MassMutual Ascend•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

As a leading provider of annuities, MassMutual Ascend is committed to taking financial futures above and beyond. This means offering innovative products that fit our customers’ unique needs – whether it’s protecting their hard-earned savings, receiving guaranteed income or providing for loved ones. MassMutual Ascend is proud to offer customers a level of strength and stability they can count on for years to come. The Opportunity MassMutual Ascend Information Technology department is currently searching for an Server and Application Middleware System Administration Intern. The role will be performing the functions of application administration and deployment following our 4-Tier model for promotion to production operations.

Requirements

Working towards a BS or MS in Computer Science or similar
Scripting in PowerShell or other languages
Windows OS
Active Directory
IIS

Nice To Haves

Application High Availability concepts
Elite Troubleshooting skills
Networking/TCP Communication
Data Security/Firewalls

Responsibilities

Assists in the administration, automation, and resolution of issues associated with all applications utilized by MassMutual Ascend
Work with Middleware team and other departments to improve deployments to our 4-tier environment.
Contributes to the project plans and timelines as applicable
Establish an open relationship with customers, teammates, and other members of the Ascend IT Organization
Complete assigned tasks as directed in a timely manner using operational standards and best practices
Work with other team members to resolve issues with infrastructure, OS, applications (both COTS and internally developed) or integration of the same
Follow the established standards, patterns, and processes
Participate in team planning activities
Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

As an intern, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with other interns, managers and leaders at MassMutual Ascend while gaining hands-on experience in your area of focus.
Focused one-on-one meetings with your manager.
Ongoing opportunities for development and learning.
Working in a fast-paced environment with available flexible work schedules.
A place to grow your career in a culture that inspires, rewards and develops employees.
Small company feel with a focus on meeting customer’s needs today and also well into the future.
Propose your own ideas on projects.
At MassMutual Ascend we focus on ensuring fair, equitable pay by providing competitive salaries, along with incentive and bonus opportunities for all employees.
Your total compensation package includes either a bonus target or in a sales-focused role a Variable Incentive Compensation component.
For more information about our extensive benefits offerings please check out our Total Rewards at a Glance.