About the role#
This 10-week summer internship pathway focuses on cybersecurity, governance, privacy, compliance, and risk management. You will work on projects that protect Lumen's systems, networks, and customer information. This program provides mentorship, professional development, and opportunities to collaborate with peers and leaders. You will be considered for multiple roles within this pathway to help find the best alignment for your skills and interests.
What you'll do#
- Support initiatives to protect systems, networks, information, customers, and business operations.
- Analyze business or technology risks and help evaluate controls that reduce exposure.
- Assist with governance, compliance, privacy, policy, audit, or regulatory activities.
- Contribute to assessments, investigations, testing, or reviews that strengthen security and enterprise resilience.
- Help teams balance innovation with accountability through responsible AI, data governance, and digital trust practices.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment at an accredited college or university. We primarily seek rising seniors graduating between August 2027 and June 2028, though students graduating in 2029 may be considered.
- Academic backgrounds in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Political Science, Criminal Justice, or other related fields.
- Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
- Curiosity regarding risks, controls, and how systems function.
- Attention to detail, integrity, and sound judgment.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfort navigating ambiguity, complex requirements, and sensitive information.
- Initiative, adaptability, and a growth mindset.
- Prior experience with cybersecurity, compliance, risk assessment, privacy concepts, governance frameworks, legal research, audit, or technology controls is beneficial.
Location & details#
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site in the United States.
- Status: Full-time and paid.
- Sponsorship: Not available.
About Lumen Technologies
Lumen Technologies operates a large fiber network that connects data, applications, and people. The company provides connectivity for cloud, edge, and AI workloads to governments and enterprises. Founded in 1930, it is a public company based in Monroe, Louisiana. The organization employs 48,890 people.
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