Technology Intern

Welcome to the intersection of energy and home services. At NRG, we’re driven by our passion to create a smarter, cleaner and more connected future.

Vivint Smart Home, an NRG owned company, is a leading smart home company in the United States, dedicated to redefining the home experience with intelligent products and services. We find purpose in proactively protecting and keeping our customers connected to home, no matter where they are. Join the Smart Home team to create smarter, safer and more sustainable homes.

NRG

At NRG, we’re bringing the power of energy to people and organizations by putting customers at the center of everything we do. We generate electricity and provide energy solutions and natural gas to millions of customers through our diverse portfolio of retail brands. A Fortune 500 company, operating in the United States and Canada, NRG delivers innovative solutions while advocating for competitive energy markets and customer choice, working towards a sustainable energy future. More information regarding NRG is available at www.nrg.com.

 

Summer Internship Program

Our 10-week program is designed to increase future employment potential for prospects while providing a valuable resource to the business. This Summer Internship will appeal to proactive and self-motivated college juniors/seniors with a genuine desire to learn about the energy business and industry. During the internship, candidates will work on real projects and have real responsibilities. NRG aims to help candidates build strengths and gain skills that can be transferred to any workplace and help them stand out from the crowd.

 

Ideal Candidate

This Intern role within the organization is an Application Security Intern based in Lehi, UT. NRG is looking for self-driven, high-caliber individuals who can grasp complex business and technical issues and harness information and relationships to deliver solutions. In return, NRG will provide the support, guidance, and opportunities to help our ideal candidate be successful. Through this program, NRG seeks to help candidates make significant impact, inspire people, and provide exceptional customer service.

Application Security Intern Responsibilities include:

• Participate in secure design and code reviews for custom-built software
• Help to configure and manage tools related to API endpoint and security
• Become familiar with relevant cybersecurity frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST CSF; PCI DSS; OWASP; IoTSF) and consult with software delivery teams to help them comply with NRG’s chosen standards
• Assist with other application security projects and tasks as needed

 

NRG Interns need to be able to demonstrate the following behaviors:

• Build and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships
• Have a positive impact through self-awareness and social skills
• Deliver excellent service to our internal customers
• Take initiative and set high personal performance standards
• Look at the bigger picture and recognize the impact of your actions
• Learn from experience to perform in new or changing situations