Intern - Corporate IT, Information Security, Emerging Technologies

Location: Remote – United States 
Duration: 12 weeks - cohorts starting in May or June (37.5 hours per week) 

About Us 
Vertex Inc. is a remote-first global organization that stands out for its commitment to innovation, collaborative culture, and focus on employee growth—our cutting-edge tax technology solutions power global commerce and creativity thrive. Join us to make a meaningful impact and advance your career in a supportive, dynamic workplace! 

2025 Summer Intern Program – Corporate IT, Information Security, and Emerging Technologies 
This group is great for students passionate about Corporate IT, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies (AI). The internship includes comprehensive orientation, networking events, career guidance, and collaborative projects. 

Roles and Responsibilities 
Interns will join one of the following teams, completing meaningful projects that align with key business initiatives: 

• Corporate IT (Data Analyst): Assist in maintaining the internal technology infrastructure of a leading company, contributing to projects that enhance IT operations and improve efficiency. 

• Information Security: Work directly with analysts and engineers to monitor, detect, and respond to cyber security incidents, implement state-of-the-art security tools and processes, and assist in documenting our multi-cloud computing environment. 

• Emerging Technologies (Writer): Gain hands-on experience in researching and writing about cutting-edge technologies like AI. You'll monitor news sources and scientific journals to identify relevant emerging technologies and collaborate with the Emerging Tech Team to create informative write-ups for Vertex staff and leadership.  

What We’re Looking For 

• Current students pursuing a bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related field.
• Strong interest in cybersecurity, corporate IT, data analytics, or emerging tech research and writing. 

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively during core business hours on the East Coast (HQ - King of Prussia, PA).  

Other Qualifications 
The Winning Way behaviors that all Vertex employees need in order to meet the expectations of each other, our customers, and our partners. 

• Communicate with Clarity - Be clear, concise and actionable. Be relentlessly constructive. Seek and provide meaningful feedback. 

• Act with Urgency - Adopt an agile mentality - frequent iterations, improved speed, resilience. 80/20 rule – better is the enemy of done. Don’t spend hours when minutes are enough. 

• Work with Purpose - Exhibit a “We Can” mindset. Results outweigh effort. Everyone understands how their role contributes. Set aside personal objectives for team results. 

• Drive to Decision - Cut the swirl with defined deadlines and decision points. Be clear on individual accountability and decision authority. Guided by a commitment to and accountability for customer outcomes. 

• Own the Outcome - Defined milestones, commitments and intended results. Assess your work in context, if you’re unsure, ask. Demonstrate unwavering support for decisions. 

Application Process 
We welcome applications from all students excited about starting a career in Tech, other than software development. Our hiring process is designed to be fair and inclusive, ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants. After reviewing applications, selected candidates will be invited to a virtual interview with a recruiter, who will help align the candidate to the best-fit team. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We would be happy to assist. We look forward to learning more about you!  

Vertex, Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.