Intern - Information Security Engineer - Summer 2026 - Remote Eligible

Lumen Internship Program

Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications – quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up – committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress. We're looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future.

Lumen offers students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in digital innovation through a 10-week summer internship. Interns learn, network, and advance their careers while helping drive technology forward - embark on your exciting journey with Lumen today.

The Role

Intern must be available to work full time (40 hours/week) during the 10-week program.

Program Dates: May 29 – August 7, 2026.

Location: This position is fully remote / work from home in the continental US.

Work Authorization: US Work Authorization required for this role. Individuals needing visa sponsorship are not eligible. Program eligibility is contingent on the candidate's commitment to the entire 10-week program. No exceptions will be made.

The Main Responsibilities

• Provide security support to project teams including special access assignment following security controls & compliance.
• Respond rapidly and efficiently to requests requiring security control changes.
• Function in Help Desk capacity to ensure tickets are worked in a timely and efficient manner.
• Work closely with both IT and Business to ensure ticket requests are understood and routed properly.
• Assure SAP security configuration compliance with client standards and process SOX controls.
• Ability to work with Fire Fighter Owners & Controllers to ensure logs are reviewed and approved in a timely manner.
• Execute periodic SAP GRC Critical Transaction code review.
• Execute Segregation of duties (SOD) background jobs, document and inform risk where applicable and mitigate risk.
• Confirm SOD Requirements (including Regulatory Compliance requirements).
• Perform Periodic Assessment to validate Adherence to policies and rules.
• Mitigate the Risk of Intentional Fraud or unintentional error to the organization.
• Monitoring Critical transactions and fine-tuning Authorizations and Reporting.
• Understand Audit Controls and dependency on information security management principles.
• Capture quarterly and annual control evidence and ensure there are no control deficiencies.
• Work with Process Integration & Governance, internal and external auditors to support risk management, compliance, and audit queries.
• Assist auditor team with required information related to end user access on SAP applications.
• Work with SAP User provisioning and Role Management Module to provision new user assignments or positions without risk.
• Work with change management team to track Change Approval and deployment of security role deliverables.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce security policies and procedures aligned with best practices and leads other process improvement initiatives.
• Identify automation opportunities, communicate need to management, and work with IT to design and deploy initiative(s).

What We Look For in a Candidate

Required qualifications:

• Enrolled at a 4-year accredited college or university, rising senior level education status at the start of the internship.
• Graduating August 2026 – May 2027.
• Preferred fields include but not limited to: Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or similar technical degree field.

Proficiency and understanding of:

• Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• ERP systems

Professional attributes:

• Strong drive for results and taking initiative
• Ability to be resourceful and adaptable
• Ability to collaborate and have agility while making effective decisions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interact with business partners and drive the conversation
• Flexible and adapts well to change

Critical skills needed to be successful:

• Detailed oriented – able to clearly and accurately express technical details in an understandable format
• Eager to learn – technology is constantly changing, and having the drive to learn new technology and apply it is essential to success
• Team player – you'll need to rely on other people to be complete the project, and need to work well with others
• Problem-solver – you will need to be able to analyze a situation and make recommendations for resolutions, sometimes these answers are not obvious

Compensation

Internship compensation ranges depend on each individual's level of education, geographic location, and experience/qualifications aligned to the role.

Hourly Based Pay Range: Min: $31/hour Max: $46/hour

What to Expect Next

Once you complete and submit your application, you will be invited to take part in a virtual assessment. This on-demand assessment allows Lumen to better understand how your skills and experiences align to the internship role. You will receive a separate email invitation (please check your spam folder) within 6 hours of applying. To remain eligible for the summer internship program, be sure to finish the video interview within 5 business days of your application.

Application & Interview Timeline:

• October – First round interviews with top, qualified candidates
• November – Interview panel with work team
• December – All Summer 2026 offers will be extended by end of month

Application Deadline: 10/21/2025