Intern IT Infrastructure & Operations
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Job Location:
Allentown, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Talen Energy is seeking an Intern for the Summer of 2026. Our IT Infrastructure & Operationsteam is responsible for the reliability security and performance of the technology platforms that support both corporate operations and regulated power generation assets. Our scope spans networking cloud and on-prem infrastructure identity and access management end-user services and operational monitoring all within a highly regulated and mission-critical environment. We focus on keeping the lights on modernizing legacy platforms reducing technical debt and improving operational maturityacross the enterprise. This includes supporting secure remote access hybridcloud platforms (AWS and on-prem) enterprise networking and IT service delivery.
Ongoing Work & Exposure
As an intern you will gain hands-on exposure to real production environments and active initiatives including:
Daily review and triage of IT incident and service request tickets (network connectivity access and infrastructure services)
Supporting monitoring and alerting improvements to proactively identify infrastructure issues
Assisting with evaluation of work requests coordination with internal teams and vendors and scheduling of work
Supporting infrastructure projects ranging from small enhancements to larger modernization efforts
Ensuring hardware software and platforms remain within supported and secure standards
Your Role as an IT Infrastructure Intern
You will work alongside experienced infrastructure engineers and operations staff contributing to practical initiatives that improve service reliability/security data automation Virtual and Physical infrastructure .
Digital Workplace & Infrastructure Innovation Intern Assignments
Big Picture:
Help improve the reliability usability and efficiency of Talens digital infrastructure workplace and IT services
Contribute real production-ready deliverables not theoretical exercises
Gain exposure to enterprise IT operations in a regulated energy environment
Example Assignments May Include:
Conducting data quality reviews related to identity access or contact information used by IT systems
Producing concise findings and recommendations that consider governance automation and operational impact
Assisting with the development of AI-assisted IT knowledge articles and FAQs to improve self-service
Using AI tools to analyze trends draft technical content and improve knowledge base searchability
Identifying common IT issues deploying Servers Network Router/Switches and Firewalls
Exploring opportunities for automated detection of recurring infrastructure or application issues
What Youll Gain
This internship is designed to build foundational enterprise IT skillswhile exposing you to how technology supports a critical energy business.
Adaptability:Learn how to prioritize and execute across multiple concurrent initiatives in a fast-paced operations environment
Problem Solving:Develop structured thinking by analyzing issues identifying root causes and proposing practical solutions
Real World work:Rapidly expand your technical and professional skill set across infrastructure operations and automation
Basic Qualifications
Currently enrolled as a student at an accredited college or university
Must be a rising junior or senior pursuing a Bachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Science or a related discipline
Enrolled full-time with a minimum of 12 semester hours
Maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Eligible to work in the U.S. in accordance with BCIS guidelines
Able to provide an official student transcript and any other required documentation
Proven interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and work effectively with others
Demonstrated leadership potential through academic extracurricular or community involvement
Internship eligibility ends upon graduation from the academic program
Talen Energy is seeking a skilled and proactive Cybersecurity GRC Analyst Intern to join our dynamic cybersecurity team. The Cyber Analyst Intern will play a critical role in identifying managing and mitigating risks related to information security and ensuring compliance with industry standards regulations and internal policies.
What will you own
Security Policy Development:Collaborate in the development and refinement of security policies aligning to NIST Cybersecurity Framework (NIST CSF).
Risk Assessments and Decision-Making: You will work on quantifying and prioritizing risks to assist in decision-making.
Compliance Monitoring and Updates:Assist in ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory requirements including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX).
Identity Governance Administration (IGA): Work closely with the team to initiate access review campaigns. Work with various stakeholders to gather requirements and feedback related to identity governance.
Required Skills
Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking abilities
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Basic understanding of NIST CSF SOX risk management and cybersecurity principlesAbility to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team in virtual and in-person environments
Basic Qualifications
Currently enrolled as a student at an accredited college or university
Must be a rising junior or senior pursuing a Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity Information Technology Computer Science Security and Risk Management or a related discipline
Enrolled full-time with a minimum of 12 semester hours
Maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Eligible to work in the U.S. in accordance with BCIS guidelines
Able to provide an official student transcript and any other required documentation
Proven interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and work effectively with others
Demonstrated leadership potential through academic extracurricular or community involvement
Internship eligibility ends upon graduation from the academic program
Why Talen Energy
Power the Future
Talen Energy is one of the largest competitive energy and power generation companies in North America. We operate power plants that use diverse fuel sources in the most attractive wholesale power markets and sell energy to wholesale and retail customers in selected competitive markets. Our passion for excellence grows value through safe and efficient operations. We have an inclusive diverse respectful and collaborative workplace and a strong commitment to innovation teamwork and integrity. We generate energy for a brighter tomorrow.
Collaboration
Our passion for excellence grows value through safe and efficient operations. We have an inclusive diverse respectful and collaborative workplace and were recently recognized by Forbes as one of Americas Best Midsize Employers.
Talen Energy is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color age sex religion national origin veteran status sexual orientation genetic information gender identity disability perceived disability or any other protected characteristic as may be defined by applicable law.
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Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Anti Money Laundering
- Accounts Receivable
- Javase
- Bar Management
- Analysis
- Commercial
About Company
Talen Energy is a leading independent power producer and infrastructure company focused on safe, reliable power generation while delivering the most value per megawatt of energy we produce.
