About the role#
This 10-week summer internship pathway offers students the chance to work on projects related to cybersecurity, governance, privacy, compliance, and risk management. You will join a team focused on protecting Lumen's systems, customers, and data while supporting responsible innovation. This program includes mentorship, professional development, and opportunities to connect with peers and leaders across the organization.
What you'll do#
- Support initiatives to protect systems, networks, information, and business operations.
- Analyze business or technology risks and help evaluate controls to 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.
- Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
- Curiosity about 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.
- Academic background in fields such as Computer Science, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Political Science, Criminal Justice, or other related disciplines.
Location & details#
- This is a remote, full-time internship for Summer 2027.
- The position is paid at a rate of $26-$46 per hour, depending on academic level, role classification, experience, and location.
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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