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Job Description
About Diamondback Energy
Diamondback Energy is an independent oil and natural gas company headquartered in Midland, Texas. The company is focused on the acquisition, development, exploration, and exploitation of unconventional, onshore oil and natural gas reserves in the Permian Basin in West Texas.
IT Intern (Summer 2025)
Department: IT
Summary:
This internship offers a comprehensive experience in various aspects of IT within an oil and gas company. You will gain exposure to application development, reporting and analytics, data integration, infrastructure management, desktop management, and cybersecurity.
Internship Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the guidance of an experienced mentor, you will:
• Project Support: Contribute to IT projects directly impacting the department’s performance.
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Work with different IT teams and other departments to understand the company’s operations and IT systems.
• Skill Development: Develop IT skills through hands-on experience and mentorship.
• Release Management: Participate in the release management process.
• Cybersecurity and Compliance: Review IT controls related to cybersecurity and SOX compliance.
• Business Impact Analysis: Understand how IT systems and processes support key business outcomes.
• Administrative Support: Provide quality compliance and administrative support to the department.
• Project Presentation: Complete a project supporting the IT business unit and present it to Diamondback’s upper management (CEO, CFO, COO, etc.).
• Community Involvement: Participate in Diamondback’s philanthropic efforts.
Required Qualifications:
• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or a similar discipline.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills.
• Willingness to work in Oklahoma City, OK for the duration of the internship.
• GPA of 3.20 or higher preferred.
• Extracurricular achievements or prior work experience is desirable.