V Cybersecurity Analyst Intern
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Job Location:
Houston, MS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
V- Cybersecurity Analyst Intern
About PROENERGY
PROENERGY is an engineering R&D and manufacturing powerhouse. The company addresses every need for fast-start power generation: turbine and package manufacturing turnkey project execution power purchase agreements and asset lifecycle care for turbines and plants. Where others see impossible energy challenges PROENERGY provides innovative aeroderivative solutions.
Our Footprint
PROENERGY delivers fast-start dispatchable power solutions from worldwide centers for aeroderivative excellence. We are investing more than $1 billion through 2028 in infrastructure to serve our customers.
In Sedalia Missouriour 600000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Manufacturinga world-class investment in fast-start power and the only campus of its kind in the worldis growing by 40 percent.
In Houston Texasour 500000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Lifecycle Care features a Level-IV depot and aero repair facility which executes comprehensive services for aeroderivative engines under one roof.
InKansas City we have an office with an Engineering team that supports our sought-after solutions for turnkey projects and contracted power.
And ourworldwide service centersensure local service expertise near our customers. Our expanding service footprint includes Phoenix Buenos Aires New Brunswick and additional locations in Europe Australia and Southeast Asia.
Position Summary
The Cybersecurity Analyst Intern participates in a 12-week program designed to develop aspiring cybersecurity professionals through hands-on experience implementing security controls cybersecurity frameworks and critical infrastructure protection. This role bridges the gap between academic learning and enterprise security operations allowing interns to contribute meaningfully to PROENERGYs mission of protecting critical power generation assets through defense-in-depth methodologies and industry-standard security practices.
Reports To: Sr. Mgr. Cybersecurity
Location: 6246 McHard Road Houston TXMcHard Road Houston TX 77053 or2001 Proenergy Blvd Sedalia MO 65301 (Hybrid with remote flexibility)
Duration: 12 weeks (May - August 2026) Full-time 40 hours/week
Position Responsibilities
About PROENERGY
PROENERGY is an engineering R&D and manufacturing powerhouse. The company addresses every need for fast-start power generation: turbine and package manufacturing turnkey project execution power purchase agreements and asset lifecycle care for turbines and plants. Where others see impossible energy challenges PROENERGY provides innovative aeroderivative solutions.
Our Footprint
PROENERGY delivers fast-start dispatchable power solutions from worldwide centers for aeroderivative excellence. We are investing more than $1 billion through 2028 in infrastructure to serve our customers.
In Sedalia Missouriour 600000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Manufacturinga world-class investment in fast-start power and the only campus of its kind in the worldis growing by 40 percent.
In Houston Texasour 500000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Lifecycle Care features a Level-IV depot and aero repair facility which executes comprehensive services for aeroderivative engines under one roof.
InKansas City we have an office with an Engineering team that supports our sought-after solutions for turnkey projects and contracted power.
And ourworldwide service centersensure local service expertise near our customers. Our expanding service footprint includes Phoenix Buenos Aires New Brunswick and additional locations in Europe Australia and Southeast Asia.
Position Summary
The Cybersecurity Analyst Intern participates in a 12-week program designed to develop aspiring cybersecurity professionals through hands-on experience implementing security controls cybersecurity frameworks and critical infrastructure protection. This role bridges the gap between academic learning and enterprise security operations allowing interns to contribute meaningfully to PROENERGYs mission of protecting critical power generation assets through defense-in-depth methodologies and industry-standard security practices.
Reports To: Sr. Mgr. Cybersecurity
Location: 6246 McHard Road Houston TXMcHard Road Houston TX 77053 or2001 Proenergy Blvd Sedalia MO 65301 (Hybrid with remote flexibility)
Duration: 12 weeks (May - August 2026) Full-time 40 hours/week
Position Responsibilities
Security Operations and Monitoring
- Monitor security events and alerts using SIEM platforms (Microsoft Defender EDR tools).
- Perform log analysis and threat intelligence correlation.
- Assist with security alert triage and investigation procedures.
- Support incident detection and response activities.
Vulnerability Management
- Conduct vulnerability assessments using enterprise scanning tools.
- Analyze vulnerability scan results and prioritize findings using CVSS scoring.
- Support patch management processes and Azure Update Manager operations.
- Create remediation reports and tracking documentation.
Security Controls and Compliance
- Assist with implementation of security controls aligned with NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
- Support compliance documentation and evidence collection activities.
- Participate in security audits and assessments.
- Review and validate security configurations across enterprise systems.
Identity and Access Management
- Support privileged access management (PAM) and endpoint privilege management (EPM) initiatives.
- Conduct access reviews and privilege escalation analysis.
- Assist with Active Directory security and group policy configurations.
- Support multi-factor authentication (MFA) deployment and user access provisioning.
Cloud Security
- Review Azure security configurations and Microsoft Defender for Cloud alerts.
- Support cloud security posture management initiatives.
- Assist with Azure identity protection and conditional access policies.
Documentation and Reporting
- Create and maintain security documentation procedures and runbooks.
- Develop security metrics dashboards and reporting.
- Document security incidents and investigation findings.
- Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
Capstone Project
- Complete an independent capstone project addressing a real security challenge.
- Deliver executive presentation on capstone findings and recommendations.
- Professional Development
- Participate in cybersecurity training programs and certification preparation.
- Shadow senior analysts to learn incident response and risk assessment techniques.
- Stay informed on cybersecurity threats and best practices.
- Pursue entry-level certifications to advance expertise.
Required Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program in Cybersecurity Information Security Computer Science Information Technology or related field.
- Completed at least two years of coursework or equivalent experience.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher (preferred).
- Foundational understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP DNS routing switching).
- Basic knowledge of operating systems (Windows Linux).
- Familiarity with security concepts (CIA triad authentication authorization encryption).
- Understanding of basic security principles and best practices.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-motivated with ability to work independently and collaboratively in teams.
- Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
- Professional demeanor and strong work ethic.
- Ability to obtain supervised access to critical infrastructure systems.
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and security protocols.
- Must be able to speak read and write English fluently.
- US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.
- Successful candidate will need to satisfactorily complete pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Desired Qualifications
- Interest in or experience with scripting/programming languages (Python PowerShell Bash).
- Exposure to security tools or platforms (SIEM vulnerability scanners EDR).
- Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks (NIST CSF ISO 27001).
- Basic understanding of cloud platforms (Azure AWS GCP).
- Security certifications (Security Network or equivalent).
- Previous internship or hands-on cybersecurity experience.
- Participation in cybersecurity competitions or CTF events.
- Cultural awareness for supporting global operations.
- Time management skills for handling multiple tasks.
It is PROENERGYs policy to provide equal opportunity in employment to all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy age disability national origin marital status ancestry medical condition military status or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.
Required Experience:
Intern
About Company
PROENERGY was founded in 2002 by President and CEO Jeff Canon. PROENERGY completed construction on its corporate office in Sedalia, Missouri in 2006. Since that time our campus has undergone multiple expansions, currently sitting on 90-acres and featuring 900,000 square feet of ...
