Summer 2027 Information Technology Intern (Hybrid PA or KY)

PPL • Allentown, PA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

PPL is seeking a Summer 2027 Information Technology Intern to gain hands-on experience in a collaborative environment working with cloud security and infrastructure technologies. The intern will contribute to projects that enhance digital resilience and work with teams focused on secure access and virtual infrastructure. The role provides exposure to enterprise infrastructure and cybersecurity operations, cloud-based security gateways, virtualization platforms, and zero trust architecture.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 3.00 GPA.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with networking fundamentals and operating systems.

Nice To Haves

• Basic scripting knowledge in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Understanding of DNS, IP routing, VPNs, or firewall configurations.
• Exposure to virtualization platforms.

Responsibilities

• Assist with configuring and managing gateway policies.
• Support secure web gateway operations, including URL filtering, SSL inspection, and traffic analysis.
• Troubleshoot connectivity and access issues.
• Apply zero trust principles to segment applications and enforce secure access controls.
• Provision and manage virtual machines.
• Monitor and optimize virtual machine performance across CPU, memory, disk, and network resources.
• Support backup and recovery operations using snapshotting and disaster recovery tools.
• Write basic scripts in Python, Bash, or PowerShell to automate routine tasks and improve operational efficiency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern