IT Intern - Architecture

Position Description: 

This position is an opportunity to gain exposure to the Ameritas IT environment and architecture analysis process.  Gain insight into how architecture analysis evolves into technological initiatives.  

The intern will be responsible for directly supporting the architecture function by assisting with analysis and presenting data to make informed decisions on IT investments. Additionally, the intern will collaborate with the architecture team to analyze emerging technologies, develop integrated solutions, and help translate architectural vision into actionable technology initiatives that drive business value and innovation. 

Position Start Date: 

This internship will begin in January 2027 or May 2027 depending on availability.  This is not a summer only internship.  This is a long term (12+ months) internship.

Position Location: 

This is a hybrid role in Lincoln, NE or Cincinnati, OH working partially in-office and partially from home.  

What you do: 

Assist in project initiatives with the following accountabilities: 

• Gather requirements through interviews and/or research.

• Document findings and present results to the stakeholders.

• Plan and execute proof of concepts to prove out technology use cases.

• Work with managers and architects to provide insight into project-related designs.

• Support in the creation of architecture or transition artifacts and visualizations for use internally with project sponsors.

• Design and develop code solutions that bridge multiple technology domains including data integration pipelines and security frameworks.

• Support in creation of Ameritas technology framework taxonomy which will aid the company to organize IT assets, analyze their value, and align technology investments with business goals.  

• Maintain and expand architecture knowledge base through collaboration with stakeholders. 

• Write scripts for automation purposes and perform data query analysis. 

• Special projects may include elements of web development, robotic process automation (RPA), AI, data and/or low code. 

What you bring: 

• Must be enrolled in a college degree program at least half-time as defined by your institution studying Information Systems, Computer Science or a similar related field.
• Must be able to commit to a 12-month internship working part-time during the academic school year and full-time during the summer 

• Part-time hours: 15-20 hours per week 
• Full-time hours: 30-40 hours a week 

• Strong analytical, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills required.
• Ability to work independently and within a team to build relationships and interact effectively is required.
• Naturally curious demeanor with the ability to ask insightful questions required.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills required.
• Positive, self-motivated individual with enthusiasm and willingness to take on new challenges, responsibilities, and assignments desired.
• Self-starter with a drive to make an impact desired.

What we offer: 

At Ameritas, our mission is Fulfilling Life. We do that in many ways, but especially by helping people invest in themselves by offering trusted financial products and advice. Because we believe everyone should be happy, healthy, and financially secure, we work hard to provide trusted financial products and valued guidance, including individual life and disability insurance, employee benefits, retirement planning, investments, and wealth management services. 

• Our company motto is “Fulfilling Life” and we take that job seriously, with a heavy commitment to volunteering and community support, employee well-being, and providing quality products and services that help our customers create a brighter future. 

• Being a mutual-based organization, the return on our investment goes back into the company, to benefit our members/customers. 

• We’re committed to professional development, opportunity, inclusion, and diversity. Team building and collaboration are also priorities. 

An Equal Opportunity Employer 

Ameritas has a reputation as a company that cares, and because everyone should feel safe bringing their authentic, whole self to work, we’re committed to an inclusive culture and diverse workplace, enriched by our individual differences. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that hires based on qualifications, positive attitude, and exemplary work ethic, regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Application Deadline
This position will be open for a minimum of 3 business days or until filled.

This position is not open to individuals who are temporarily authorized to work in the U.S.