Intern/Co-op - Information Technology (Summer 2026)
Garyville, LA
Internship
Onsite
$24.95/hr - $31.19/hr
Intern
Marathon Petroleum Corporation is committed to providing a collaborative team environment and meaningful hands-on experiences for high-performing college students through their internship and co-op opportunities. Interns in Information Technology will gain valuable real-world experience while working alongside experienced professionals in various IT roles, including Business Systems Analysis, Cloud Engineering, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Engineering & Operations, and Software Development.
Responsibilities
Acts as a liaison between IT and business units for translating business requirements into the development, implementation, and enhancement of new and existing systems
Identifies and evaluates new IT capabilities to improve business outcomes while recommending and communicating appropriate solutions and/or enhancements to current systems
Develops and executes processes for creating, managing, and executing quality assurance for technology solutions
Manages and or coordinates incident management execution in collaboration with internal and external parties
Supports development and execution of cloud strategy within Marathon’s existing IT infrastructure
Implements Marathon’s cloud strategy from a technical perspective, including design, planning, integration, automation, maintenance, and support of cloud architecture
May work with stakeholders across Marathon to evaluate public and private cloud systems to identify and deliver appropriate solutions
Evaluates, tests, monitors, and maintains information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) cybersecurity policies and procedures
Ensures adherence to identity management processes and controls to meet specific cybersecurity standards
Identifies security risks and exposures (data, application, infrastructure, devices etc.) and suggests measures to prevent future incidents and improve cybersecurity
Employ techniques and procedures for conducting risk assessments and compliance audits for IT and OT
Investigates and remediates security incidents such as intrusion, frauds, attacks, or leaks
Determines potential cybersecurity threats, coordinates preventive actions across the network leveraging intelligence from multiple internal and external sources and cybersecurity technologies
Identifies threat actors and their techniques, tools, and processes to identify and mitigate cybersecurity risks
Interns will focus on either Platform Engineering or Operational Technology (OT) Engineering
Both roles support routine maintenance, performance testing, and basic troubleshooting of infrastructure systems to ensure optimal reliability
Responsibilities include assisting with system configuration, backup and recovery procedures, analyzing performance data, and documenting solutions
OT Engineering interns additionally support industrial control systems such as HMIs and PLCs, collaborating with engineers and business teams to meet operational and technical requirements
Interns will focus on either Software Engineering or Quality Assurance (QA) Engineering, both collaboratively contribute to the software development lifecycle by ensuring both functionality and quality
The Software Engineering intern focuses on designing, developing, testing, and deploying enterprise software solutions, emphasizing automation, security, and continuous improvement
This role involves applying engineering best practices, participating in code reviews, and documenting technical requirements and designs
Meanwhile, the QA intern supports the validation of these solutions through manual and automated testing, assisting in the development of test strategies, creation/execution of test scripts, and reporting bugs
They work closely with cross-functional teams to uphold quality standards across releases and contribute to documentation, automation, and the ongoing enhancement of QA processes within an Agile environment
Qualification
Required
Desired Majors: Computer Science & Engineering; Computer Science & Engineering Technology; Management Information Systems; Computer Information Systems; Information Systems & Analytics; Computer Engineering; Software Engineering and Computer Science; and other related IT disciplines
Strong academic performance
Candidates must be authorized to work in the US on a full-time indefinite basis without the need for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future
Concurrent enrollment in a degree seeking program throughout duration of experience
Preferred
Military experience a plus
Benefits
Access to health, vision, and dental insurance
Paid time off
401k matching program
Paid parental leave
Educational reimbursement
Discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program
Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is a leading, integrated, downstream and midstream energy company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio.
