IT Security Analyst Intern - Summer 2026

OUC•Orlando, FL

20h•$18 - $20•Hybrid

About The Position

OUC – The Reliable One , an industry leader and the second-largest municipal utility in Florida, is offering an internship program in the Digital & Technology division. The OUC Internship Program is dedicated to providing students with real-world, hands-on experience by partnering with energy leaders and experienced professionals, while bringing new and out-of-the-box perspectives and ideas that are essential for fostering the creativity and growth of any business. OUC’s internship program provides emerging talent with an immersive view of the utility industry through on-the-job training, educational sessions, self-paced learning courses, and individual or team projects. We are looking for an IT Security Analyst Intern. During this internship, you will partner with the IT Security Operations team. You will be involved in: Supporting the security analyst team with incident triage, alert monitoring, and first-responder security activities Assisting with security platform operations, vulnerability analysis, and troubleshooting digital and IT security issues Documenting security processes, procedures, and incident response activities Participating in identity and access reviews to ensure appropriate user permissions Providing business-facing security support and collaborating with cross-functional, face-to-face teams using strong interpersonal and communication skills OUC’s mission is to provide exceptional value to our customers and community by delivering sustainable, reliable services and solutions. Click Here to learn more about our Emerging Talent Internship Program.

Requirements

Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university
Academic status of Sophomore or above
Program of study: Computer Science or Information Technology
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above at the time of application.
Authorized to work in the United States.
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Excellent organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
Self-motivated and proactive; able to work independently.
Ability to prioritize and resolve issues under deadlines.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Solid analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
Proven ability to learn new skills quickly.

Nice To Haves

Previous internship experience preferred
Familiarity with IT technologies including vulnerability scanning, cloud platforms, AI, SIEM tools, operating systems, and mobile technologies
Understanding of cybersecurity concepts such as the attack lifecycle, MITRE ATT&CK framework, zero-trust architecture, and cloud security principles
Strong analytical, mathematical, and computational problem-solving skills
Foundational knowledge of scripting, cryptography, PKI, identity and access management, network protocols, and cloud administration

Responsibilities

Supporting the security analyst team with incident triage, alert monitoring, and first-responder security activities
Assisting with security platform operations, vulnerability analysis, and troubleshooting digital and IT security issues
Documenting security processes, procedures, and incident response activities
Participating in identity and access reviews to ensure appropriate user permissions
Providing business-facing security support and collaborating with cross-functional, face-to-face teams using strong interpersonal and communication skills