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North Carolina's Electric Cooperatives · 1 month ago

Cybersecurity Intern - Tri-County EMC

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Internship

Onsite

Intern

North Carolina's Electric Cooperatives is seeking a Cybersecurity Intern to support their cybersecurity program. The intern will gain hands-on experience with cybersecurity tooling, assist in responding to alerts, and conduct assessments, while also making proactive recommendations to improve existing processes.

Electrical DistributionEnergyRenewable Energy

Responsibilities

Meet with Tri-County EMC to discuss project assignments, milestones, and deadlines

Work under the supervision of Tri-County EMC staff member to complete project assignments

Apply technical problem-solving cybersecurity skills to recommend and implement improvements to existing processes

Responsible for making pro-active recommendations to any current cybersecurity environment

Communicating research and results to management through reports and development of presentations

Qualification

CybersecurityComputer ScienceTechnical problem-solvingTeam collaborationPresentation skills

Required

Actively enrolled in a Cybersecurity or approved Computer Science Degree program with an emphasis on Cybersecurity

Enrollment in an accredited university

General understanding of computer hardware and software

Understanding of the importance of securing information within business systems

Strong desire to expand knowledge and understanding around all things related to a formal cybersecurity program

Natural desire to be proactive when recognizing security gaps

Desire to work with a team

Preferred

Experience contributing as a team member is desirable

Benefits

Personal Protection Equipment and steel toe boots will be provided.

Company

North Carolina's Electric Cooperatives

North Carolina’s electric cooperatives are a network of not-for-profit electric utility organizations powering the days and empowering the lives of 2.8 million North Carolinians from the mountains to the coast.

Founded in 1949