Year Round Intern - Tech Audit

Date:  Jan 23, 2026
Location: 

Omaha, NE, US, 68000

Reference Number:  4085 
Department: Finance 
Closing Date: 
Apply early as this job may be filled at any time

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Description

Union Pacific is one of America's premier transportation and logistics companies, linking 23 states in the western two-thirds of the country and serving many of the fastest-growing U.S. cities. Generations of Americans have built successful careers at Union Pacific and in the process, they have helped build a nation - delivering lumber for our homes, food for our tables, energy for our power plants and the countless raw materials and finished goods that supply the American way of life.

 

Are you a creative problem solver with strong computer and analytical skills? Union Pacific Railroad is looking for high-energy, hard-working individuals who value teamwork and are dedicated to making a difference in the transportation industry. We love thinking smart, innovating, and moving fast to solve problems. Experience working as an Intern in our Audit team and help us revolutionize the way we build America.

 

As an intern, you will build knowledge and experience in our core business groups and their vision, business objectives, processes, systems, and services. You will have extensive contact with peers and interaction with senior leaders. There will also be an opportunity to put leadership, technical skills, and business knowledge to immediate use through high value project assignments.

 

The estimated wage for this position is between $20 - $26 per hour. Final rate of pay will be based on several factors including year of study, qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Accountabilities

  • Assist in technology audits by reviewing system configurations and security controls to ensure compliance with established frameworks and regulatory requirements
  • Participate in audit fieldwork by gathering data, conducting walkthroughs with management, documenting testing, and collaborating with team members to validate control effectiveness
  • Identify opportunities to improve audit processes and introduce automation for testing security controls through scripting (e.g., Python, Bash)
  • Build and strengthen a network of professional contacts within departments and across the company
  • Perform other duties as assigned
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Qualifications - Required

  • College credits equivalent to One year toward an undergraduate degree with a preference in MIS, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field
  • Proficient verbal and written communication skills
  • Basic organization/prioritization skills and time/project management skills

Qualifications - Preferred

  • GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Advanced computer skills and able to learn UP's systems and databases in order to successfully accomplish desired project results

Physical and Mental Job Requirements

  • This position requires extended periods of sitting and extended hours in front of computer screens
  • Maintains concentration, focuses on tasks and can make timely decisions

Work Conditions

  • Authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
  • 18 years of age or older
  • Standard office work environment

What We Offer:

  • A strengths-based, engagement-focused, and performance-oriented culture

  • Ongoing learning and development

  • On-site cafeteria (with employee discount), fitness center (free to employees), federal credit union, all in Union Pacific Center headquarters building in Omaha, Nebraska
  • Competitive compensation
  • Engaging activities with other interns and educational visits to Union Pacific facilities

Culture

Union Pacific strives to attract all available talent. We are committed to creating an environment where all people can be their best, personally and professionally, as we remain a merit and performance-based company.