Summer Intern -- Cyber Security
About The Position
At ERCOT, our diverse and dynamic work environment provides a platform on which employees can work together to build the future of the Texas power grid and wholesale market utilizing the latest technologies and resources. We encourage you to join our talented, dedicated workforce to develop world-class solutions for today and tomorrow’s energy challenges while learning new skills and growing your career. ERCOT is committed to fostering inclusion at all levels of our company. It is the cornerstone of our corporate values of accountability, leadership, innovation, trust, and expertise. We know that individuals with a wide variety of talents, ideas, and experiences propel the innovation that drives our success. An inclusive and diverse workforce strengthens us and allows for a collaborative environment to solve the challenges that face our industry today and in the future. The mission of the ERCOT Summer Internship Program is to partner with students pursuing academic excellence to create opportunities that stretch learning experiences into a work environment with intellectually challenging projects and assignments. These opportunities will promote utility industry awareness, growth, and identification of top talent for future employment. The summer internship will be 40 hours a week during the summer.
Requirements
- Pursuing a Bachelors, Masters, or PhD in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Electrical Engineering or related discipline
- No minimum work experience required
- GPA of 3.0 or better
- Completed at least their sophomore year
Nice To Haves
- Understanding of basic cyber security concepts and principles
- Basic knowledge of networks and IT systems
Responsibilities
- Assist with cyber security projects, assessments, research, and operational activities.
- Support the identification, analysis, documentation, and remediation of cyber security risks and vulnerabilities.
- Assist with reviewing security alerts, events, trends, and other security-related data.
- Support security monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, security engineering, architecture, or governance activities.
- Assist with evaluating technologies, systems, applications, and processes for alignment with cyber security requirements and industry best practices.
- Research emerging cyber security threats, vulnerabilities, technologies, and industry trends.
- Develop and maintain cyber security documentation, procedures, standards, inventories, reports, and technical guidance.
- Assist with data collection, analysis, and reporting of cyber security metrics and key performance indicators.
- Participate in the development or improvement of security processes, workflows, controls, and automation.
- Collaborate with Cyber Security, Information Technology, and business teams on security-related initiatives.
- Assist with security awareness, communications, or educational materials as needed.
- Shadow and engage with cyber security professionals to gain exposure to areas such as Security Operations, Security Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Governance, Risk and Compliance, Vulnerability Management, and Security Engineering.
- Document project findings, recommendations, lessons learned, and opportunities for continued improvement.
- Prepare and present project results and recommendations to Cyber Security leadership and other stakeholders.
Benefits
- Paid learning experience
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
