Black Hills Energy · 18 hours ago
Cybersecurity Internship
Rapid City, SD
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$18/hr - $21/hrBlack Hills Energy is a customer-focused utility company dedicated to improving life with energy. They are seeking a Cybersecurity Intern to assist with real-life projects in their Enterprise Cybersecurity Division, allowing students to gain hands-on experience while collaborating with skilled professionals in the field.
EnergyOil and GasRenewable Energy
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assist with research, development, testing, and implementation of security plans, products, and control techniques
Assist with cyber threat intelligence analysis, product creation, and communication
Assist with various automation and/or cybersecurity process enhancement initiatives
Participation in the Company’s industry orientation experiences, which may include some travel and overnight stays. Prepare and present a synopsis of experience with the Company at the end of the internship
Qualification
Required
Must be actively enrolled in an educational program related to Cybersecurity and have completed a minimum of (1) one year towards an Associates degree or (2) two years towards a Bachelor's degree. If you are a recent graduate, you must be within 1 year of your graduation date
No experience required
Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check
All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US
Preferred
General understanding of information technology, cybersecurity / information security concepts
Working knowledge of one or more of the following: Windows Server OS, UNIX/Linux OS, firewall or NextGen Firewall installation/administration, IDS/IPS products, vulnerability assessment and management products, networks (routing, switching, design, etc.), scripting/programming (Perl, Python, PowerShell, etc.), EDR/XDR tools and techniques, SIEM/SOAR tools and techniques
Critical thinking, curiosity, desire to learn/share, creativity, and initiative
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to collaborate with employees and various business contacts in a professional and courteous manner
Ability to work independently or in a team environment
Ability to prepare and give presentations
Attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of business information
Benefits
Meaningful work
Relocation benefits
Intern week experience
Casual dress code
401k contributions during your internship
Intern Relocation Adjustment Allowance of $1,000.00
Company
Black Hills Energy
Black Hills Energy is a growth-oriented, vertically integrated energy company with a mission of improving life with energy.
Founded in 1883
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Linn Evans
President and CEO
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