(Fall 2024) Student Intern - Security Optimization (Information Security)

Posting End Date:  

Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid 

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, Inc.-ESI (OLD) 

*This is a hybrid position.*

 

Job Summary/Purpose:

The information security organization offers a unique opportunity for students who are passionate about cyber security and want an opportunity to apply what they’ve learned in a real-world information technology and operational technology environment. The opportunities span across security operations, security engineering and vulnerability management. The culmination of the internship will require a report and presentation to senior management. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, a problem solver, and is interested in advancing their career by being part of a high performing team and gaining real-life work experiences.  

 

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs tasks associated with gathering, analyzing, and documentation of data assets and data points
• Assist in the production of dashboards and reports for the data as instructed
• Assist with identification and triage of security incidents
• Assist with identification of software security patches, vulnerabilities, and threats
• Assist with ensuring documentation on incidents or requests for support is timely and accurate through our issues tracking application
• Assist in managing system access through various toolsets, as required
• Gain an understanding of existing business processes and systems
• Assist in the integration of data from multiple sources to draw conclusions regarding Entergy’s security posture
• Competently interface with other groups and Business Units
• Other duties as assigned

 

Desired Qualifications:

• Self-driven, self-motivated
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity and attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures
• Basic understanding of security domains including risk management, security operations, security architecture, infrastructure security, access management and cloud security
• Scripting/automation capabilities and data analytics capabilities a plus
• Demonstration of knowledge via security compliance related internships, classes or projects

 

Minimum Education required of the position:

• Pursing undergraduate or master’s degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Management of Information Systems (MIS), or relevant field
  • Rising junior, senior, or graduate student 
  •  Attends an accredited four year University/College in one of the 4 states we serve
• Minimum Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher is required (on a 4.0 scale)​​​​​​​

 

Primary Location: Texas-The Woodlands Texas : The Woodlands 
Job Function: Students / Early Careers
FLSA Status: Nonexempt 
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT 
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 114014
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

 

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