About the role#
The Power Grid Operations (PGO) Cybersecurity Co-op program offers hands-on experience securing critical operational technology (OT) environments that support the electric grid. You will work with cybersecurity analysts, engineers, and operations staff to protect utility infrastructure. This position is a 16-week, full-time commitment.
What you'll do#
- Support substation cybersecurity, cyber asset management, and vulnerability management.
- Assist with patching, compliance, risk management, and incident response.
- Help with cybersecurity program governance.
- Contribute to asset inventory reconciliation, technology deployments, and process improvement.
- Perform data analysis to support cybersecurity initiatives.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a bachelor's or master's degree program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
- A cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher (3.5 or higher preferred).
- Graduation date no earlier than August 2027.
- Previous internship experience.
- Knowledge of programming languages, operating systems, and computer networks.
- Familiarity with Angular, Java, Python, and cloud environments.
- Understanding of cybersecurity and privacy principles.
- Familiarity with Linux, Windows, Active Directory, Infrastructure as Code, networking, and data center infrastructure.
- Experience with SQL and relational databases.
- Exposure to the Agile methodology.
- A willingness to learn and a growth mindset.
Location & details#
- Location: Lake Mary, Florida.
- Work Modality: Hybrid, with a requirement to live within a reasonable commute to the facility.
- Employment Type: Full-time (40 hours per week).
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Sponsorship: This position does not provide visa sponsorship.
About Duke Energy Corporation
Duke Energy Corporation is a large energy holding company based in Charlotte, North Carolina. It provides electric utility services to 8.4 million customers and natural gas services to 1.7 million customers across several states. The company manages 54,800 megawatts of energy capacity through a mix of renewable, nuclear, and natural gas generation. It is currently working on grid upgrades and a transition toward net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
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