Intern-College-Cyber Security Governance
San Antonio, TX, US, 78205
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Spring 2025 Internship Cohort
Deadline to apply: October 11, 2024
Pay Grade
Intern
Position Summary
The CPS Energy Internship Program is designed to meet the industry’s rapidly changing workforce needs by providing local San Antonio college students with public utility career experience. Through the internship program students are paired with a mentor to acquire meaningful hands-on experience that expands their understanding of how the industry works and exposes them to essential skills they must acquire or develop to be successful. The internship is not only meant for the intern to learn how to perform, but to also understand the rationale behind the strategies that are being used.
The Security Governance Intern plays an important supporting role in several ongoing day to day security operations and project compliance, both cyber and physical. The intern will assist management with assessing, evaluating and ensuring the requisite compliance levels of security operations and projects designed to protect the organization against all threats. The Cybersecurity Intern will support and assist the Security Governance team in support of daily operations.
Tasks and Responsibilities
Work as part of the security governance team on various aspects of the security field to include NERC, TSA and Corporate Compliance, vulnerability mitigation enforcement, and third-party security risk reduction. The Security Governance intern will get exposure to following areas:
• Vulnerability management/mitigation
• NERC Compliance
• TSA Compliance
• Corporate Compliance
• Network Compliance
• Third-party Security Compliance
• Incident response Compliance and monitoring
• Training and Awareness Compliance
• Governance, Risk, and Compliance
The internship will conclude with a security project that will be determined by CPS Energy leadership and the intern’s scholastic institution (will vary by candidate’s skillset).
Minimum Skills
Personal Computer UsageMinimum Knowledge and Abilities
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.Must be currently enrolled in a related discipline.A minimum GPA of 2.5.Must currently reside within 120 miles of CPS Energy Headquarters.Demonstrated leadership potential.Self-motivated and results oriented.Exceptional communication skills.Effective networking skills.Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.Demonstrate an interest in a career applicable to the utility industry.Participate in full-time employment with CPS Energy.Attend all activities sponsored by CPS Energy during employment.Pass a drug test and background screen prior to employment with CPS Energy.Submit application, resume, transcripts.Preferred Qualifications
Competencies
Communicates EffectivelyLearning QuicklyServing CustomersDelivering High Quality WorkAdapting to OthersMinimum Education
Must be a college student; currently enrolled in a related disciplineRequired Certifications
Working Environment
Indoor work, operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, and presenting. Use of personal computing equipment, phone, multi-functioning printer & calculator. Ability to travel to & from meetings, training sessions or other busi-related events.Physical Demands
Indoor work, operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, repetitive motion. Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi-functioning printer and calculator.CPS Energy does not discriminate against applicants or employees. CPS Energy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfers and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or any other protected status. CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations.
Tags: Compliance Governance Incident response Monitoring Travel Vulnerability management
Perks/benefits: Career development Team events
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