Resp & Qualifications

MD/VA/DC/DE/PA 

CareFirst runs a year-round internship program.  The ideal candidate is someone who can work throughout the year 15-20 hours in the Spring/Fall and up to 40 hours in the summer.

The Cloud Architecture & Engineering team designs governs, and operates enterprise Azure cloud platforms, focusing on secure, scalable, and cost-efficient solutions. The team leads infrastructure provisioning through Infrastructure as Code (IaC), enforces cloud governance standards, and drives cost optimization initiatives across services. We enable platform engineering capabilities including Kubernetes (AKS), CI/CD automation, and self-service provisioning to accelerate delivery. Additionally, the team delivers automation and AI-driven solutions to improve operational efficiency, enhance reliability, and support modern cloud-native application platforms.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Assignments will vary based primarily on the teams need but also skillset(s) the incumbent bring(s) and/or wishes to develop. Current needs include deployment support, troubleshooting issues, and updating our Infrastructure as Code repositories. In all cases the incumbent will be part of a team delivering value for our internal business partners and CareFirst customers and will have a coach/mentor to keep on track.

• Work with team lead, mentor, and other team members to define upcoming work.
• Execute on defined work.
• Report daily on work completed, work in process, and any blocking issues.
• Periodically demonstrate to stakeholders/customers work completed, receive feedback, and redefine upcoming work based on any new direction.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Level/Experience:   This position requires an individual working towards a Bachelors degree from an accredited College or University.  At least a rising Junior or Senior Undergraduate student targeting degrees in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Technology or related field with a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or above.  

Required Abilities/Skills: 

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to positively interface with and establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal staff and external teams
• Attention to detail and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills including ability to say no tactfully and resolving minor conflict
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities
• An independent means of transportation. Local travel may be necessary
• Demonstrated skills with various computer applications/software

Preferred Skills include (any one of the following):

• Familiarity with Azure Cloud
• Basic understanding of Cloud Services costs
• Knowledge of PowerShell scripting
• Exposure to PowerBI reporting

Salary Range: $18,720 - $26,000

Salary Range Disclaimer

The hire range posted is an annual rate. All intern positions will be paid hourly.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer.  It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Federal Disc/Physical Demand

Note:  The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes him/her ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on Federal health care programs.

Physical Demands:

The associate is primarily seated while performing the duties of the position.  Occasional walking or standing is required.  The hands are regularly used to write, type, key and handle or feel small controls and objects.  The associate must frequently talk and hear.  Weights up to 25 pounds are occasionally lifted.

Sponsorship in US

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without Sponsorship.