Cybersecurity Intern

NYPA•White Plains, NY

17h

About The Position

The New York Power Authority’s Information Security team protects its critical infrastructure, information assets, and technology environments from evolving cyber threats. The Cybersecurity Intern will support the Security Operations Center (SOC), Vulnerability Management, and Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) functions while gaining hands-on experience in cybersecurity operations within a critical infrastructure environment. The intern will work with cybersecurity professionals across multiple disciplines and contribute to security monitoring, threat detection, vulnerability assessment, cyber threat analysis, and security operations activities. The role also encourages initiative to improve security processes, enhance threat visibility, and support cybersecurity projects. This is a paid, 10-week Summer Developmental Internship running from June 8 to August 13, 2026. Interns receive professional development, on-the-job experience in the energy industry, exposure to executives, and networking opportunities. Recent graduates are not eligible.

Requirements

Be enrolled in an associate’s, undergraduate, or graduate program at a college or university; recent graduates are not eligible.
Be legally eligible to work in the United States for the duration of the internship, June 8 to August 13, 2026.
Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Have strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask amid competing priorities.
Be able to work independently and collaborate as part of a team.
Provide positive customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Assist the Security Operations Center with monitoring and triaging security alerts, analyzing potential cybersecurity incidents, and documenting investigative findings.
Support Vulnerability Management by identifying, tracking, prioritizing, and reporting vulnerabilities across enterprise systems and applications.
Contribute to Cyber Threat Intelligence efforts by researching 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.
Complete other projects as assigned; projects will vary based on focus area.