Cybersecurity Intern

NEW YORK POWER AUTHORITY•City of White Plains, NY

1d•$18 - $25

About The Position

The Cybersecurity Intern will support the New York Power Authority’s Information Security team in protecting critical infrastructure, information assets, and technology environments. The role provides hands-on experience with security monitoring, threat detection, vulnerability assessments, cyber threat analysis, and security operations in a critical infrastructure environment. The intern will assist the Security Operations Center with monitoring and triaging alerts, analyzing potential incidents, and documenting investigative findings; support identification, tracking, prioritization, and reporting of vulnerabilities; and research emerging threats, threat actors, indicators of compromise, and industry trends relevant to the energy sector. The intern will work with cybersecurity professionals across multiple disciplines and may help identify opportunities to improve security processes, threat visibility, and ongoing cybersecurity projects. This is part of NYPA’s paid 10-week Summer Developmental Internship program, running from June 8 through August 13, 2026. The program offers professional development, on-the-job experience in the energy industry, executive exposure, and networking opportunities. Applications close December 31, 2026.

Requirements

Enrollment in an associate’s, undergraduate, or graduate program at a college or university; recent graduates are not eligible.
Must be legally eligible to work in the United States for the duration of the internship, June 8 through August 13, 2026.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask with competing priorities.
Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team.
Ability to provide positive customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
The position is intended for a student pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Assist the Security Operations Center with monitoring and triaging security alerts.
Analyze potential cybersecurity incidents and document investigative findings.
Help identify, track, prioritize, and report vulnerabilities across enterprise systems and applications.
Research emerging threats, threat actors, indicators of compromise, and industry trends relevant to the energy sector.
Participate in department-specific projects, analysis, and research, and learn project management skills.
Support the team in developing business solutions that contribute to NYPA’s VISION2030 strategic goals.
Research industry trends and emerging technologies to contribute to continuous program improvement.
Identify opportunities to improve security processes, enhance threat visibility, and support cybersecurity projects.
Complete other projects as assigned; projects will vary based on focus area.