Intern - Cybersecurity Analyst

Publix Super Markets•Lakeland, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At Publix, we are committed to making a difference and it's our pleasure to continuously develop our most valuable resource—our associates. Since its launch in 2007, the Publix Summer Internship Program prepares a cohort of young professionals for a smorgasbord of opportunities in the workplace. This is achieved through relationship building, development of self-confidence, and insight into industry knowledge. The 2026 Summer program dates are May 18th – July 24th at our company facilities in Lakeland, FL. Over these 10 weeks, interns will work 40 hours a week participating in impactful departmental projects that connect classroom learning to real-world corporate experience. Highlights include: Free housing provided in partnership with Florida Southern College (for interns that live outside of a 25-mile radius of the corporate office) Attending executive meetings Participating in group community service activities Touring manufacturing and distribution facilities Developing and delivering end of program presentations to Publix leadership Join a company consistently ranked as a great place to work. Grow professionally and personally while making a lasting impact. Apply today and grow your legacy with Publix. This internship posting can close within two weeks from the date it was posted. Candidates are encouraged to apply immediately. Position Overview Publix Technology is a team of over 2,000 associates dedicated to providing the highest level of technical innovation and customer satisfaction in the industry. Within the department, you will have several responsibilities that may include the following:

Requirements

must be an actively enrolled student not graduating prior to the start of the Summer Internship Program in May
must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering or information security and be a current junior or above (rising senior as of the program start in Summer 2026)
basic knowledge of M365 tools, such as SharePoint, Office, Copilot and Power Platform
basic knowledge of computer networks and operating systems
basic knowledge of scripting languages such as PowerShell, C++, C#, or Python
basic knowledge of hacking techniques that leverage macros and email attachments as attack vec

Responsibilities

Review vulnerability risk acceptance forms (VRAFs) to ensure accuracy and completeness
Assist with applying VRAFs in the vulnerability management tools.
Identify systems not being credentialed with scans and troubleshoot issues.
Low level scripting and dashboard creation.
Conduct a deep dive into the vulnerabilities found in the lab environment.
Collaborate on vulnerability integration (universal dashboard project).
Repair non-functional Nessus agents.