Summer 2026 Information Security and Access Management Internship – Identity and Access Management Analyst!

Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is about more than power. Were about the power of relationships. Our employees have the opportunity to work together to ensure electricity is delivered reliably and affordably to the millions of people living in our service territory. We have been voted one of Arkansas Best Places to work by Arkansas Business and we are looking for a member of our team who is passionate about our mission to keep the lights on!

We have a core ideology here at SPP that we stand by: Do the right thing for the right reason in the right way.

Summer 2026 Information Security and Access Management Internship Identity and Access Management Analyst!

Join Southwest Power Pool (SPP) this summer as an IT Intern and gain hands-on experience in implementing and maintaining the security architecture for IT systems. Youll work with a variety of IT subject matter experts to help design implement and support cybersecurity controls and solutionsboth technology- and process-basedensuring the protection and security of SPPs information system assets.

As an IAM Intern youll assist with the design development implementation and management of identity and access management processes and systems that align with SPPs enterprise-wide security and governance strategy. Your work will play a vital role in ensuring accurate secure and compliant operations across critical applications used by SPP and its members.

What Youll Do

• Support day-to-day identity and access management operations ensuring proper provisioning de-provisioning and access reviews.

• Conduct data analysis and cleanup to support compliance and audit requirements.

• Assist in system maintenance patching and real-time troubleshooting of IAM applications.

• Participate in user acceptance and performance testing to validate system updates.

• Help develop and document security policies procedures and standards.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure IAM practices align with SPPs cybersecurity strategy.

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in access control and governance.

Internship Overview

• Duration: 1012 weeks full-time (MondayFriday 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.)

• Format: Onsite internship with rotations to various IT departments as needed

• Compensation: Paid internship with housing available (if needed)

• Engagement: Teaming activities and professional development opportunities outside of regular work hours

• Capstone: Interns will deliver a final presentation showcasing lessons learned and knowledge gained

What Were Looking For

• College student entering their senior year working toward a bachelors degree or above in Cyber Security Computer Science Information Technology Management Information Systems or a related field
• 3.0 GPA or higher

• Strong interest in cybersecurity IT systems and technology solutions

• An expressed desire to work in the power industry

• Excellent teamwork communication and problem-solving skills

• Eagerness to learn and contribute to real-world cybersecurity projects

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to make decisions interpret data and problem solve.
• The employee frequently is required to stand or sit for extended periods; use hands to operate a computer keyboard and standard office equipment.
• The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 10 pounds.
• Requires the ability to work and collaborate with managers and employees at all levels to exchange ideas information and opinions to facilitate the task.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type Locations and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a temporary onsite summer 2026 internship. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Travel Requirement:

This position requires no travel

Should you elect to apply for this position SPP will review your qualifications. If after reviewing the qualifications and experience of all applicants your skills and credentials meet our needs someone from our organization may contact you. Please be advised that the time required to complete the applicant review process typically takes between 30 and 90 days but could extend beyond that. Once the position has been filled all applicants will be notified via email.

Southwest Power Pool is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status age or any other protected category.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) defines reasonable accommodation as a change or adjustment to a job or work environment that allows a qualified individual with a disability to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of a particular job and does not cause an undue hardship for the employer. SPP adheres to the ADA and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions.

Required Experience:

Intern