Summer Intern -- Cyber Security

ERCOT operates the Texas power grid and wholesale market while fostering an inclusive, collaborative work environment. The Cyber Security Intern will support projects and operational activities across information and cyber security, including risk analysis, security monitoring, vulnerability management, documentation, research, and process improvement. The intern will collaborate with security, IT, and business teams and present project results to stakeholders.

What you'll do:

• 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

What they're looking for:

• Pursuing a Bachelors, Masters, or PhD in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• No minimum work experience required
• Understanding of basic cyber security concepts and principles
• Basic knowledge of networks and IT systems
• 40 hours a week / Monday – Friday 8AM - 5PM
• Must be available to work onsite – Interns will not be eligible for remote work
• May xx, 2027 – August xx, 2027

Benefits:

• Paid learning experience
• 40 hours a week during the summer
• Interns will not be eligible for remote work