Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi is an innovative healthcare organization dedicated to transforming patient care and operational efficiency through advanced technology. We are seeking five motivated students to join our Innovation & Development Team.
This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across multiple facets in a corporate IT department. You will work alongside experienced IT professionals, contribute to real world projects, and develop skills that are essential for a successful career in Information Technology in the following areas:
- Cyber Security
- Data Science
- Healthcare Technology
- Networking and Server Engineering
- Software Development
The program duration is scheduled for 10-12 weeks, during the months of June, July and August of 2027. The positions are in offices at our Flowood, Mississippi campus and are paid.
What You’ll Do:
- Assist in maintaining and improving IT systems, including hardware, software, and networks.
- Support the implementation and monitoring of information security protocols to protect sensitive data.
- Participate in system programming projects, including coding, debugging, and testing applications.
- Help troubleshoot and resolve technical issues for end-users and internal systems.
- Collaborate with team members on IT projects, including network configuration and infrastructure upgrades.
- Conduct research and provide recommendations for new technologies and tools.
- Document IT processes, configurations, and troubleshooting steps for knowledge sharing.
Job-Specific Requirements:
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Information Technology, Information Security, Computer Science, Information Systems or related fields with at least a Junior level academic standing by the end of Spring 2027.
- GPA of 3.0 or higher is required.
- Basic understanding of Technology concepts, including data, networking, programming, and/or cybersecurity principles.
- Familiarity with programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, or C++) and operating systems (Windows, Linux, or macOS).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Enrolled in a Mississippi based College or University or Mississippi resident.
To be successful, you must:
- Utilize problem-solving skills and be willing to learn new technologies.
- Provide concise verbal communications, sharing ideas, information and communicating messages clearly, accurately and professionally.
- Manage time effectively and handle multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
- Demonstrate strong organizational skills and attention to detail, checking work for errors before submitting.
- Write concise messages, draft simple guides and communicate clearly in written form.
- Listen closely during instructions, paying full attention to the speaker and ask clarifying questions before attempting to solve problems or provide feedback.
How to Apply and the Process:
- Set up a Workday account and complete your application process.
- Attach a copy of a resume and cover letter.
- Check your email for updates.
- Processes may include phone screen, testing, in-person interview (s), background and drug testing.
It’s good to be Blue!
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi is an Equal opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that is worth approximately one-third of the salary compensation. Our benefits program is among the best in the health care field. We are looking for employees who can bring their experience, expertise and dedication to work for our customers.
Skills Required
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program in Information Technology, Information Security, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
- At least junior-level academic standing by the end of Spring 2027
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Basic understanding of technology concepts, including data, networking, programming, and/or cybersecurity principles
- Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++
- Familiarity with Windows, Linux, or macOS operating systems
- Enrollment in a Mississippi-based college or university or Mississippi residency
What We Do
At Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi, we work daily to help Mississippians find their personal answers to this question through health and wellness partnerships with quality healthcare providers, employer groups and community leaders across the state. Our goal is to help each person along their journey to a healthier life… their Blue Wellness Journey. Our health and wellness benefits are designed to support our members in understanding their health and in receiving the care they need at the right time and place, beginning with establishing a healthy relationship with a Primary Care Network Provider through an annual wellness visit at no out-of-pocket cost. We partner with our Network Providers to ensure the highest quality, evidence-based care is provided in each care setting from primary care to specialty care through our Primary Care Home, Blue Distinction+ Centers of Excellence and Maternity Care Quality initiatives. We partner with employer groups to make every workplace a healthy workplace by providing tools and information to help employees take ownership of their health and understand and make the most of their benefits, all while working to manage health and healthcare costs. We partner with community leaders and organizations to make healthy living resources available to all Mississippians through the work of the Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation, our support of the arts and culture and our Team Blue volunteers. These partnerships and our dedicated team of employees are making a difference every day, in our communities and in the lives of each person we reach. So, what does it mean to be healthy? The answer is about you, your health, your life… and all its possibilities. Live healthy. Live Blue.
