Aflac  [view profile]

Division :

Talent Acquisition - HR

Title :

Aflac IT MAX Co-op Internship

Description :

Looking for a challenging, stimulating, real-world learning experience that can help prepare you for a potential career position in the Information Technology field? Aflac IT MAX can offer you that challenge. By partnering with colleges and universities, we provide a unique work experience that offers students the opportunity to apply classroom theories and concepts to practical experience in the workplace.
Our co-op program, IT MAX, unmatched in design, offers hands-on, in-depth, first-class, technical training exposure across multiple departments within the Information Technology division. We’re looking for dynamic, high-caliber students who excel in their academics and are pursuing a bachelor’s or advanced degree in computer science, information technology or software engineering technology programs. The three-year rotation located, at our beautiful campus in Columbus, Georgia, allows you to work anytime during the year that fits your schedule not just the summer months. At the end of your co-op commitment, you will have been part of a multidisciplinary team that supports a stimulating, fast-changing environment, where you’ll have received tool and development guidance at every stage of your experience. Aflac IT MAX will provide you valuable insight for your future academic and career decisions that the traditional co-op and intern programs cannot match. And you will have gained a competitive edge toward regular employment with Aflac IT upon college graduation.
Application development at Aflac offers the chance to participate in the development of technology solutions using the latest information system technologies and methods.

Potential opportunities exist in:
•Distributed Computing
•Mainframe Computing
•Middleware
•Integration Technology
•Legacy Modernization
•Web Services Development

Aflac is in the midst of a technology and information systems architecture modernization, and candidates will have the opportunity to participate in all aspects of the system development life Cycle as our company migrates to service-oriented architecture. Activities could range from thin client GUI development using the .NET framework to legacy modernization converting mainframe systems to Java using the J2EE framework. Additional opportunities can be found in the middleware/integration technology area or the development of enterprise scale Web services.
Network communications at Aflac are built to achieve high availability, scalability and performance. The architecture of the network rests on industry leading Cisco and Avaya technologies offering the opportunity to gain experience in a wide range of Enterprise Networking technologies. Daily activities include administering firewalls, VPN configuration, Campus LAN, WAN, Internet systems, server farm load balancing as well as other general network related projects and design. With over 4,000 users and 13,000 Layer 2 switch ports, the LAN and WAN infrastructure extends from the worldwide headquarters office in Columbus, Georgia to Aflac’s Japan office. Voice communications area offers similar opportunities for experience across many platforms to include Voice Over IP Administration (VOIP), ATM, and traditional TDM voice technologies. Experience can be gained with leading-edge messaging systems, video conferencing, integrated voice fax response application, and a host of adjunct systems implemented throughout the corporation.

Co-op Requirements:
•3.0 or higher GPA
•Sophomore, Junior, or Senior status

Benefits Include:
•Friendly, relaxed, culturally diverse workplace
•Business casual attire
•Competitive salaries - that increase as credits toward degree are earned
•Flexible work sessions - 3 month minimum length
•Corporate housing assistance for eligible students
•Convenient furnished apartment housing with other co-op/interns students that are close
to shops and restaurants
•Holiday pay
•Online educational offerings through Aflac’s Learning and Development program
•Eligibility for Aflac IT recognition and suggestion programs
•Eligibility for membership in Aflac IT club social activities

Aflac IT is strategically partnered with technology market leaders and consistently explores emerging technologies to discover opportunities to improve Aflac’s ability to operate efficiently as a corporation. The variety of platforms and the constant challenge to introduce more modern configurations and systems set Aflac apart from the rest of the industry as an employer. At Aflac IT, we believe that growth is achieved by seeking out new challenges. Our co-op program is designed to provide the kind of valuable experience for students that accelerate preparation for a professional career. We are committed to creating innovative solutions and building rewarding careers.
Come join us and see what Aflac IT MAX can offer you!

Aflac Incorporated is one of Fortune’s Top 50 Employers for Minorities, Computerworld’s 100 Best Places to Work in Information Technology, Hispanic’s Top 100 Companies Providing the Most Opportunities to Hispanics, and Training’s Top 100 Organizations Providing Outstanding Workforce Development Programs.

Location :

Position Type :

Co-op

Desired Major(s) :

College of Science & Technology/Computer Engineering, College of Business Administration/Information Systems/Enterprise Secur

Desired Class Level(s) :

Sophomore, Junior

Work Authorization :

Legal Permanent Resident, U.S. Citizen

Salary Level :

$16.00/hr