Summer 2027 Infrastructure Compute Operations enGen Undergraduate Intern

Location: PA, Working at Home - Pennsylvania; MD, Working at Home - Maryland; WA, Working at Home - Washington; NC, Working at Home - N Carolina; LA, Working at Home - Louisiana; KY, Working at Home - Kentucky; KS, Working at Home - Kansas; IN, Working at Home - Indiana; IL, Working at Home - Illinois; GA, Working at Home - Georgia; IA, Working at Home - Iowa; FL, Working at Home - Florida; CO, Working at Home - Colorado; CA, Working at Home - California; DE, Working at Home - Delaware; CT, Working at Home - Conneticut; AR, Working at Home - Arkansas; AZ, Working at Home - Arizona; AL, Working at Home - Alabama; AK, Working at Home - Alaska; NV, Working at Home - Nevada; VT, Working at Home - Vermont; TN, Working at Home -Tennessee; ID, Working at Home - Idaho; OK, Working at Home - Oklahoma; HI, Working at Home - Hawaii; MS, Working at Home - Mississippi; UT, Working at Home - Utah; NH, Working at Home - New Hampshire; NM, Working at Home - New Mexico; WY, Working at Home - Wyoming; ND, Working at Home - North Dakota; SD, Working at Home-South Dakota; RI, Working at Home - Rhode Island; WV, Working at Home - W Virginia; MO, Working at Home - Montana; TX, Working at Home - Texas; DC, Working at Home - Dist of Col; OH, Working at Home - Ohio; NJ, Working at Home - New Jersey; OR, Working at Home - Oregon; SC, Working at Home-South Carolina; MO, Working at Home - Missouri; VA, Working at Home - Virginia; MA, Working at Home -Massachusetts; NE, Working at Home - Nebraska; MN, Working at Home - Minnesota; MI, Working at Home - Michigan; WI, Working at Home - Wisconsin; NY, Working at Home - New York; ME, Working at Home - Maine

Company :Highmark Inc.

Job Description

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. independently. At this time, we do not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

The Summer 2027 Infrastructure Compute Operations enGen Internship provides students with an opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting enterprise infrastructure technologies that power critical healthcare applications and business operations. This internship is designed to develop the next generation of technology professionals through direct exposure to infrastructure operations, systems administration, virtualization, storage technologies, and enterprise computing environments.

As a member of the Infrastructure Compute Operations team, the intern will work alongside experienced infrastructure engineers and operations professionals to support the day-to-day management, monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintenance of enterprise technology platforms. Participants will gain foundational knowledge across multiple infrastructure technology domains, including Virtualization, Linux, Windows, and Storage environments, while learning how these platforms work together to deliver secure, reliable, and scalable technology services.

The program provides hands-on training and exposure to a variety of career opportunities within Infrastructure Operations, Systems Engineering, Cloud Computing, Platform Administration, IT Operations, and Enterprise Technology Services. Interns will contribute to operational support activities, technology projects, process improvements, and infrastructure initiatives while developing technical, analytical, and customer service skills.

Typical responsibilities include supporting infrastructure operations, performing system analysis and troubleshooting, researching and resolving technical issues, assisting with monitoring and maintenance activities, documenting procedures, and collaborating with infrastructure and support teams. Through mentorship, project-based learning, and real-world operational experience, participants will build a strong foundation in enterprise infrastructure technologies and modern IT operations.

SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has the goal of providing the opportunity to acquire practical experience through direct exposure to the related business line(s) and to develop the next generation of diverse business professionals.  To that end, the program will provide hands-on training and experience in the business line, expose the various career opportunities in the business line and related areas, and prepare participants for positions in the business.

Typical responsibilities include, 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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Full or part-time enrollment in an accredited college or university baccalaureate program.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related technology discipline.

Foundational knowledge of one or more of the following infrastructure technologies:

Virtualization

Linux Operating Systems

Microsoft Windows Server Environments

Enterprise Storage Technologies

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Communicate 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.

2. Under supervision, provide entry-level professional services as appropriate to the day-to-day operating objectives of the area.  Receives guidance, training, and mentoring from senior personnel in planning and carrying out activities and assignments.

3. Undertake and/or participates in projects and programs designed to develop professional skills and expertise appropriate to the needs of the organization.

4.  Participate in the planning and implementation of unit projects and initiatives within area of expertise and ability.

5. As specifically requested by management, conduct research and reporting incl