IT Operations Intern

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Simmons Bank IT Operations Internship

Location: Little Rock, AR

Internship Duration: Summer 2026; June 1st – August 7th, 2026

 An internship at Simmons Bank provides a current college student an opportunity to receive work experience to complement their course work. The work will be related to their major or professional interest. A Simmons Sidekick will guide the intern and offer day to day advice on how to navigate the business or solve challenging problems. Simmons will benefit from the internship as real work or valuable projects are completed during the internship. The bank also uses the internship experience to recruit top college talent into the bank.

The IT Operations internship provides a thorough introductory role into the IT Analyst function at Simmons Bank.  The IT Operations intern will gain experience with many aspects of IT and bank processes, especially at the data and software application level. This internship offers excellent opportunities for the individual to develop their communication and technical skills in a fast paced, innovative environment.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with IT and Business Units to review application and platform functionality. 

• Define system requirements, prepare testing, implementation, and integration documentation. 

• Engage in various IT Operations tasks. 

• Attend team meetings, planning sessions, architecture reviews, & cost management activities. 

• Provide end-user support, research issues, and interact with software and hardware. 

• Ensure compliance with department standards, best practices, laws, and regulations. 

• Assist in decommissioning retired or legacy systems. 

• Perform additional assigned duties. 

• Follow instructions to resolve associate issues, provision equipment, and manage workload. 

• Troubleshoot and debug applications and hardware. 

• Working on one or more key projects.

• Assisting with key banking tasks, process audits, or reports.

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related field, with at least junior standing.

• Strong written and verbal communication and comprehension skills.

• Excellent time management, project management, and attention to detail.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Positive attitude, ability to learn quickly, and a team-oriented mindset.

• Programming Languages: C#, .Net, Java, SQL, Power Platform 

• Working knowledge of SQL, RDBMS, and NoSQL-type database management systems. 

• Ability to write routine reports, simple-to-business correspondence, and procedures. 

• Ability to effectively speak, respond to questions, and present information to the following: one-on-one /small groups, and managers. 

• Learn from company executives and gain exposure to Simmons Bank’s culture.

• Weekly lunch & learn panels with company leadership.

• Gain real-world IT Operations experience in banking.

• Work on impactful projects that contribute to the team’s success.

• Receive mentorship from an experienced associate.

• Develop professional connections through networking events.

• Potential to be considered for future opportunities at Simmons Bank.

This internship is a unique opportunity to complement your academic studies with valuable industry experience and explore a career in IT and banking. If you are passionate about a future IT career and ready to take on new challenges, we encourage you to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information: Simmons First National Corporation and its subsidiaries are committed to a policy of equal employment with respect to a person's race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, covered veterans, military status, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected classifications.