Cybersecurity, Risk

Lumen is the trusted network for the AI‑powered world, connecting people, data, and applications through our expansive fiber network and connected ecosystem. We enable secure, high‑performance connectivity across cloud, edge, and AI workloads for enterprises, governments, and communities.

At Lumen, you’ll work on infrastructure customers rely on today and build for what’s next, where performance, security, and resilience matter.

This is a high accountability environment where bold ideas drive real innovation for our customers, partners, and industry. The work is challenging, expectations are clear, and trust is built into how we operate. If you’re ready to take ownership, deliver meaningful impact, and help shape the future of AI‑ready connectivity, join us today.

Build What’s Next at Lumen

Lumen’s paid, 10-week summer internship program gives you meaningful work, mentorship, professional development, and connections with peers and leaders.

To help you find the best fit, explore the pathway roles:

Each pathway connects you with multiple roles that share related skills and interests, so you can discover more ways to build what’s next at Lumen.

One Application, Multiple Opportunities

Apply once to be considered for multiple internships focused on cybersecurity, governance, privacy, compliance, responsible technology, and risk. As you move through the process, you’ll meet hiring teams and explore assignments aligned with your interests and strengths.

Your Impact

Trust is essential in a digital world. In the roles you may be considered for, you’ll help Lumen protect information, customers, systems, and operations while supporting responsible innovation and sound business decisions.

Assignments may span cybersecurity, governance, compliance, privacy, enterprise risk, audit, controls, legal, responsible AI, technology assurance, or resilience—giving you a chance to assess risk, strengthen safeguards, and build confidence in how technology is used.

What You May Work On

• Support initiatives designed 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 Bring

We're seeking students who are energized by solving problems, asking questions, and continuously learning.

Successful candidates often demonstrate:

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills
• Curiosity and a desire to understand risks, controls, and how systems work
• Attention to detail, integrity, and sound judgment
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Comfort navigating ambiguity, complex requirements, and sensitive information
• Interest in cybersecurity, risk, governance, privacy, law, policy, compliance, or technology ethics
• Initiative, adaptability, and a growth mindset

Prior experience with cybersecurity, compliance, risk assessment, privacy concepts, governance frameworks, legal research, audit, or technology controls will be especially beneficial to candidates in this pathway.

Education & Eligibility

You must be enrolled at an accredited college or university at the time of the internship. We primarily seek rising seniors graduating between August 2027 and June 2028; students graduating in 2029 may also be considered.

Students from a variety of academic backgrounds may be a strong fit, including:

• Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Information Technology, or Computer Science
• Risk Management, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Information Systems
• Legal Studies, Criminal Justice, Public Policy, Political Science, or Engineering

Students from other disciplines with demonstrated analytical abilities and an interest in risk, security, governance, or responsible technology are also encouraged to apply.

Compensation

Intern pay ranges: $26–$46 per hour.

Compensation is based on your academic level, role classification (technical vs. non-technical), experience, and geographic location.

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Selection Process

We believe potential matters as much as experience. During the selection process, we’ll consider how you approach problems, communicate ideas, learn, collaborate, show business curiosity, and demonstrate initiative and growth potential.