IT Security Intern

Citizens Energy Group • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

The IT Security Intern will assist in securing Citizens’ assets and environment. The intern may work on projects involving security technologies such as SIEM, web and email security filtering, endpoint protection, vulnerability scanning, and file integrity monitoring. Daily operational duties may include reviewing and clearing alerts, scheduling vulnerability scans and reviewing their results, performing system upgrades, and writing documentation.

Citizens Energy Group’s Internship Program provides undergraduate students with hands-on experience through projects that support the business and communities. Interns also participate in professional development activities, networking events, mentorship opportunities, and site visits. Some positions may offer hybrid flexibility, while interns are encouraged to connect with peers and leaders through required in-person program events throughout the summer.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree at an accredited university in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Currently in junior or senior standing.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Strong computer skills in the Microsoft Windows operating system.
• Basic knowledge of networking technologies, including TCP/IP, UDP, and DNS.
• Basic knowledge of security technologies, including email security, endpoint security, SIEM, and web security.

Responsibilities

• Work on efforts to ensure systems are updated and current.
• Implement new security technologies and improve the efficiency of current technologies.
• Develop innovative ways to use available technologies to improve Citizens’ security posture.
• Provide production support by maintaining systems, addressing alerts, correcting issues, and troubleshooting incidents.
• Document system states, system changes, and system architecture.
• Work on and resolve security tickets.
• Review and clear alerts, schedule vulnerability scans and review results, and perform system upgrades.

Benefits

• Professional development activities
• Networking events
• Mentorship opportunities
• Site visits

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern