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IT Intern - Enterprise Architecture Solution Design

CompanyAscension
LocationUnited States
Work ModeRemote
PostedFebruary 7, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
As an IT Intern, you will assist in building architecture components and designing solutions for major programs. You will also participate in technology-related projects and collaborate with various teams across the IT Infrastructure and Security continuum.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$17 - $26
Company Size
647
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Ascension (www.ascension.org) is a faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care. As one of the leading non-profit and Catholic health systems in the U.S., Ascension is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to persons living in poverty and those most vulnerable. In FY2018, Ascension provided nearly $2 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs. Ascension includes approximately 156,000 associates and 34,000 aligned providers. The national health system operates more than 2,600 sites of care – including 151 hospitals and more than 50 senior living facilities – in 21 states and the District of Columbia, while providing a variety of services including physician practice management, venture capital investing, investment management, biomedical engineering, facilities management, clinical care management, information services, risk management, and contracting through Ascension’s own group purchasing organization.
About the Role
<h3>Details </h3><ul><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9.0pt;">Department: </span><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;">ITOG TBM</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9.0pt;">Schedule: </span>Summer 2026 (May-August), Fulltime</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9.0pt;">Location:</span><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9.0pt;"> Remote - Ascension Technologies</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9.0pt;"><strong>Salary:</strong> $17.37 - $25.50 per hour</span></li></ul></br><h3>Benefits </h3><ul style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;"><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #151920; font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto,sans-serif; color: #151920;">Comprehensive health coverage: </span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto,sans-serif; color: #151920; font-weight: 400;">medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #151920; font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto,sans-serif; color: #151920;">Financial security & retirement:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto,sans-serif; color: #151920; font-weight: 400;"> employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance </span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #151920; font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto,sans-serif; color: #151920;">Time to recharge:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto,sans-serif; color: #151920; font-weight: 400;"> pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #151920; font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto,sans-serif; color: #151920;">Career growth:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto,sans-serif; color: #151920; font-weight: 400;"> Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #151920; font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto,sans-serif; color: #151920;">Emotional well-being:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto,sans-serif; color: #151920; font-weight: 400;"> Employee Assistance Program</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto,sans-serif; color: #1e69d2; font-weight: 400;">,</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto,sans-serif; color: #151920; font-weight: 400;"> counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #151920; font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto,sans-serif; color: #151920;">Family support: </span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto,sans-serif; color: #151920; font-weight: 400;">parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #151920; font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto,sans-serif; color: #151920;">Other benefits:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Roboto,sans-serif; color: #151920; font-weight: 400;"> optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more</span></li></ul><p style="margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><em><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Roboto,sans-serif; color: #151920; font-weight: 400;">Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.</span></em></p></br><h3>Responsibilities </h3><p style="margin: 12.0pt 0in 12.0pt 0in;"> </p><p style="margin: 12.0pt 0in 12.0pt 0in;"><strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;">Who We Are</span></strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;"> Ascension is a faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care. As one of the leading non-profit and Catholic health systems in the U.S., Ascension is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, especially to those most in need. In FY25, Ascension provided nearly $2 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs.</span></p><p style="margin: 12.0pt 0in 12.0pt 0in;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;">Ascension includes approximately 156,000 associates and 34,000 aligned providers. The national health system operates more than 2,600 sites of care – including 151 hospitals and more than 50 senior living facilities – in 21 states and the District of Columbia, while providing a variety of services including physician practice management, venture capital investing, investment management, biomedical engineering, facilities management, clinical care management, information services, risk management, and contracting through Ascension’s own group purchasing organization.</span></p><h2 style="margin-bottom: 4.0pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;">IT Intern: Enterprise Architecture & Solution Design</span></strong></h2><p style="margin: 12.0pt 0in 12.0pt 0in;"><strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;">Department:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;"> Enterprise Architecture (EA) <strong>Term:</strong> Summer 2026 <strong>Location: </strong>Remote Ascension Technologies</span></p><h3 style="margin-top: 14.0pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; color: black;">Internship Summary</span></strong></h3><ul><li style="margin: 12.0pt 0in .0001pt .5in;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;">The Rotational Internship Program with Ascension Technologies is designed to provide an on-the-job learning opportunity to gain "real world" IT work experience in a large IT service environment, supporting IT end users who work in a healthcare setting.</span></li><li style="margin-left: .5in;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;">As an <strong>Enterprise Architecture Intern</strong>, you will help build the "blueprints" for Ascension Technologies, working alongside senior architects to model our current technology landscape or design solutions for large-scale, complex programs.</span></li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt .5in;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;">This role is perfect for a student who loves "big picture" thinking, systems design, and logical mapping, providing a working and learning environment where interns can develop technical skills through meaningful assignments.</span></li></ul><h3 style="margin-top: 14.0pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; color: black;">What You Will Do</span></strong></h3><ul><li style="margin: 12.0pt 0in .0001pt .5in;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;">As an Ascension Technologies Intern, you will be able to work on real-life and meaningful projects, develop your technical skills, collaborate, and network with various teams across the IT Infrastructure and Security continuum.</span></li><li style="margin-left: .5in;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;">You will focus on one of two tracks: <strong>Enterprise Modeling & Communication</strong>, where you build out architecture components and tell richer stories about our technology, or <strong>Solution Architecture Delivery</strong>, where you design architectures for major programs to help teams estimate costs and requirements.</span></li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt .5in;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;">By the end of the summer, you will have left a permanent mark on Ascension's "Master Map," helping the organization avoid technical debt and more accurately estimate the work required for massive, complex healthcare initiatives. Your experience will culminate in a presentation to our architecture community and senior leadership, where you will showcase your contributions to Ascension’s digital transformation.</span></li></ul><h3 style="margin-top: 14.0pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; color: black;">Essential Functions</span></strong></h3><ul><li style="margin: 12.0pt 0in .0001pt .5in;"><strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;">Enterprise Modeling:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;"> Takes a specific component of our architecture and builds it out in our enterprise tool (Abacus), adding data points and "connections".</span></li><li style="margin-left: .5in;"><strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;">Solution Design:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;"> Works directly with an Enterprise Solution Architect to "carve out" and design the architecture for a major program, mapping out how new software will integrate with existing systems.</span></li><li style="margin-left: .5in;"><strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;">Communication:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;"> Assists in developing website communications to share architecture standards across the company.</span></li><li style="margin-left: .5in;"><strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;">Project Participation:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;"> Participates in technology-related projects involving systems design and logical mapping.</span></li><li style="margin-left: .5in;"><strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;">Research:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;"> Research and data gathering for key initiatives to help architects tell richer stories about our technology.</span></li><li style="margin-left: .5in;"><strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;">Shadowing:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;"> Shadows employees to understand different roles in the organization.</span></li><li style="margin-left: .5in;"><strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;">Collaboration:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;"> Collaborates on driving improvement activities to achieve department and organizational goals.</span></li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt .5in;"><strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;">Requirements Translation:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;"> Translates functional requirements to technical specifications.</span></li></ul><h3 style="margin-top: 14.0pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; color: black;">What You Will Need</span></strong></h3><p style="margin: 12.0pt 0in 12.0pt 0in;"><strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;">Education:</span></strong></p><ul><li style="margin: 12.0pt 0in 12.0pt .5in;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;">Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Management Information Systems, Marketing, Communications, Organizational Development, or Project Management.</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 12.0pt 0in 12.0pt 0in;"><strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;">Preferred Competencies:</span></strong></p><ul><li style="margin: 12.0pt 0in .0001pt .5in;"><strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;">Logical Frameworks:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;"> While no coding is required, you should have the "maturity of thought" and logical thinking often found in computer science or engineering students.</span></li><li style="margin-left: .5in;"><strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;">Visualization Tools:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;"> Familiarity with LucidChart or similar diagramming tools to explain complex "maps" to different stakeholders.</span></li><li style="margin-left: .5in;"><strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;">The Blueprint Mindset:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;"> An interest in learning Abacus (our Enterprise Architecture tool) and understanding how complex systems connect.</span></li><li style="margin-left: .5in;"><strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;">Communication:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;"> Strong ability to explain complex diagrams and assist in developing website communications.</span></li><li style="margin-left: .5in;"><strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;">Technical Proficiency:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;"> Proficiency with Google Office tools, including meetings, slides, and spreadsheets for data organization.</span></li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt .5in;"><strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;">Analytical Skills:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;"> Strong analytical skills with working knowledge of data flow diagrams and data specifications.</span></li></ul><h3 style="margin-top: 14.0pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; color: black;">Ascension Will Provide</span></strong></h3><ul><li style="margin: 12.0pt 0in .0001pt .5in;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;">Paid intern position</span></li><li style="margin-left: .5in;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;">Mentoring paired with a Sr. Enterprise Architect</span></li><li style="margin-left: .5in;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;">Intern orientation and onboarding</span></li><li style="margin-left: .5in;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;">Job coaching/career counseling</span></li><li style="margin-left: .5in;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;">Opportunity for skill development </span></li><li style="margin-left: .5in;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;">Opportunity for networking with senior staff and technology leaders</span></li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt .5in;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;">Opportunity for engagement with our Architecture Community of Practice</span></li></ul><h3 style="margin-top: 14.0pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; color: black;">The intern will be responsible for</span></strong></h3><ul><li style="margin: 12.0pt 0in .0001pt .5in;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;">Great work ethic.</span></li><li style="margin-left: .5in;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;">Outstanding attendance record.</span></li><li style="margin-left: .5in;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;">Participation in Training - Learning.</span></li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt .5in;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;">Remote work location but need for regular set daytime hours.</span></li></ul></br><h3>Requirements </h3><p style="margin: 0px;">Education:</p><ul><li>High school diploma equivalency OR Enrolled in accredited program specific to discipline required.</li></ul></br><h3>Additional Preferences </h3><p style="margin: 12.0pt 0in 12.0pt 0in;"><strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;">Preferred Competencies:</span></strong></p><ul><li><strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;">Logical Frameworks:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;"> While no coding is required, you should have the "maturity of thought" and logical thinking often found in computer science or engineering students.</span></li><li><strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;">Visualization Tools:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;"> Familiarity with LucidChart or similar diagramming tools to explain complex "maps" to different stakeholders.</span></li><li><strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;">The Blueprint Mindset:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;"> An interest in learning Abacus (our Enterprise Architecture tool) and understanding how complex systems connect.</span></li><li><strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;">Communication:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;"> Strong ability to explain complex diagrams and assist in developing website communications.</span></li><li><strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;">Technical Proficiency:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;"> Proficiency with Google Office tools, including meetings, slides, and spreadsheets for data organization.</span></li><li><strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;">Analytical Skills:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;"> Strong analytical skills with working knowledge of data flow diagrams and data specifications.</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;">#LI-REMOTE</p></br><h3>Why Join Our Team </h3><p style="margin: 0px;">Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.</p></br><h3>Equal Employment Opportunity Employer </h3><p style="margin: 0px;">Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the <a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> EEO Know Your Rights (English) </a> poster or <a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) </a> poster.</p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 18px; color: #1e69d2; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Fraud prevention notice</p><p style="margin: 0px;">Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.</p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 18px; color: #1e69d2; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">E-Verify statement</p><p style="margin: 0px;">Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click <a href="https://www.e-verify.gov/about-e-verify" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a> for more information.</p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p>
Key Skills
Logical FrameworksVisualization ToolsCommunicationTechnical ProficiencyAnalytical Skills
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Benefits
Comprehensive Health CoverageFinancial Security & RetirementTime To RechargeCareer GrowthEmotional Well-BeingFamily SupportOther Benefits