Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.
At **Hackensack Meridian** **_Health_** we help our patients live better, healthier lives - and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.
Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
The **Information Technology (IT) Intern** will provide direct technical assistance and support to Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) team members for network, hardware, data, cyber security, software and/or clinical informatics projects. Duties will be primarily project based with varying responsibilities based on the primary team to which an Intern is assigned. Primary areas of opportunity include application & integration, business analysis, infrastructure, cyber security, compliance, and support. Core requirement is a commitment to learning and an eagerness to participate in projects related to improving the organization's critical information systems, data security and data management procedures.
**_Note: Please carefully review the_** **_overview_** **_below designed for this_** **_specific_** **_Information Technology (IT) summer internship position to determine your interest._** **_Hackensack Meridian Health welcomes you to formally apply if it's applicable; if not, we encourage you_** **_to explore our other open, available_** **_Information Technology (IT)_** **_summer internships._**
Step to the forefront of healthcare innovation and security by joining our team for a brand-new Medical IoT (IoMT) Security initiative. As our intern, you will help build a critical cybersecurity function from the ground up, addressing the unique challenge of protecting connected medical devices across our enterprise. You will work with a leading-edge Palo Alto Networks cybersecurity solution to discover and analyze device behavior on our network, identify potential vulnerabilities, and help develop strategic remediation plans. This project-based role involves creating foundational documentation (like a RACI matrix), analyzing complex cybersecurity data, and presenting findings to stakeholders. If you are a proactive problem-solver passionate about tackling emerging cyber threats, this internship offers an unparalleled opportunity to gain specialized experience in the rapidly growing field of IoT security.
**Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:**
+ Pursuit of a degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, cyber security, advanced mathematics, data science, advanced analytics, clinical informatics, program management, or similar program.
+ Minimum of 2 years of college or trade school education.
+ Current GPA of 3.0 or higher.
+ Satisfactory customer service skills.
+ Basic troubleshooting skills.
**Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:**
+ Technical Certifications and Project Management Certifications are helpful but not required.
+ Exceptional customer service skills.
+ Solid troubleshooting skills.
+ Awareness of the Healthcare Information Technology (HIT) industry's current and emerging technology trends and direction, as well as a keen interest in information systems and technology.
+ Ability to work well in a team environment.
+ Excellent oral and written communication skills.
+ Ability to work in a self-directed manner, with guidance from the assigned project leader and internship program coordinator for support
**Licenses and Certifications Preferred:**
+ Google, Citrix, ITIL, Project Management Professional (PMP), Scrum Master, and/or Clinical Informatics certifications.
If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
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Flat Rate of $26.25 Hourly
HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.
The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:
+ Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
+ Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
+ Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
+ Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
+ Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
+ Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
+ Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.
Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.
In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.
HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.