Summer 2027 Information Security and Access Management Internship – Identity and Access Management (IAM) Analyst

Southwest Power Pool•Little Rock, AR

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Southwest Power Pool (SPP) this summer as an IT Intern and gain hands-on experience in implementing and maintaining the security architecture for IT systems. You’ll work with a variety of IT subject matter experts to help design, implement, and support cybersecurity controls and solutions—both technology- and process-based—ensuring the protection and security of SPP’s information system assets. As an IAM Intern, you’ll assist with the design, development, implementation, and management of identity and access management processes and systems that align with SPP’s enterprise-wide security and governance strategy. Your work will play a vital role in ensuring accurate, secure, and compliant operations across critical applications used by SPP and its members.

Requirements

College student entering their senior year working toward a bachelor’s degree or above in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or a related field
3.0 GPA or higher
Strong interest in cybersecurity, IT systems, and technology solutions
An expressed desire to work in the power industry
Excellent teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills
Eagerness to learn and contribute to real-world cybersecurity projects
Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Responsibilities

Support day-to-day identity and access management operations, ensuring proper provisioning, de-provisioning, and access reviews.
Conduct data analysis and cleanup to support compliance and audit requirements.
Assist in system maintenance, patching, and real-time troubleshooting of IAM applications.
Participate in user acceptance and performance testing to validate system updates.
Help develop and document security policies, procedures, and standards.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure IAM practices align with SPP’s cybersecurity strategy.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in access control and governance.