2026 Intern, IT Application Security Architect

Eversource Energy•Berlin, CT

About The Position

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position. Applicants who require immigration sponsorship—either now or in the future—should not apply. This includes, but is not limited to, direct company sponsorship, listing Eversource as the employer of record on immigration documents, or any work authorization that requires company involvement or documentation (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, O-1, etc.). Role and Scope of Position: This is an intern position where the primary role is to assist senior-level staff with the design, planning, and implementation of application security architecture and controls across enterprise and operational systems. The intern will support efforts to ensure applications are securely designed, developed, built, tested, and deployed in alignment with corporate security standards and industry best practices. This role includes assisting with the operations of application security technologies and DevSecOps processes, including secure application design patterns, automated security testing, vulnerability management, and cloud-native security controls. The intern will have the opportunity to gain hands-on exposure to one or more activities listed below that are the normal day to day functions of the Application Security Team. Essential Functions: Application security architecture reviews and secure design support Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) activities Designing/Reviewing CI/CD pipelines to integrate security controls Static and dynamic application security testing (SAST/DAST), software composition analysis (SCA), and application of secrets scanning technologies Reviewing application and pipeline designs for security risks, misconfigurations, and control gaps Supporting threat modeling and risk identification for new and existing applications Documentation of secure development and CI/CD security standards and practices Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications: Education: Currently pursing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Assurance or a related technical field or equivalent experience Experience: Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field Basic programming and development skills and basic application design Interest in pursuing information security Interest in continuous improvement Comfortable communicating at many levels Working Conditions: Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required. Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary. Competencies: Build trusting relationships Manage and develop people Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration Lead change Communicate strategic vision Create an engaged workforce Focus on the customer Take ownership & accountability Compensation and Benefits: Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive. The annual salary range for this position is: $137,730.00-$153,030.00 Worker Type: Student / Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee) Number of Openings: 1 Emergency Response: Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location. EEO Statement: Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status. VEVRRA Federal Contractor Who we are: Eversource Energy (NYSE:ES), a Fortune 500 and Standard & Poor’s 500 energy company based in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire, operates New England’s largest energy delivery system. Eversource is committed to safety, reliability, environmental leadership and stewardship, and expanding energy options for its 4.3 million electric and natural gas customers. We are a company dedicated to our customers, communities and employees. We know that our success depends on the best efforts of our engaged team-talented and dedicated individuals who take pride in their work, know and exhibit the value of teamwork and collaboration, and support each other in working safely every day.

Requirements

Currently pursing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Assurance or a related technical field or equivalent experience
Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field
Basic programming and development skills and basic application design
Interest in pursuing information security
Interest in continuous improvement
Comfortable communicating at many levels
Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

Responsibilities

Application security architecture reviews and secure design support
Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) activities
Designing/Reviewing CI/CD pipelines to integrate security controls
Static and dynamic application security testing (SAST/DAST), software composition analysis (SCA), and application of secrets scanning technologies
Reviewing application and pipeline designs for security risks, misconfigurations, and control gaps
Supporting threat modeling and risk identification for new and existing applications
Documentation of secure development and CI/CD security standards and practices