OverviewWe have an opportunity for a IT Security Intern to join our team! The IT Security Intern will assist in securing Citizens' asset and environment. This position can expect to be assigned various projects/tasks in security technologies such as SIEM, Web and Email Security Filtering, Endpoint Protection, Vulnerability Scanning, File Integry Monitoring, and others. This position can also expect to be assigned daily operational duties such as reviewing and clearing alerts, scheduling vulnerability scans and reviewing results, performing system upgrades, writing documentations, and others as necessary.
At Citizens Energy Group, our Internship Program offers undergraduate students a welcoming and engaging opportunity to gain meaningful, hands-on experience while making a real impact. Interns work on projects that support our business and communities, while also participating in professional development activities, networking events, mentorship opportunities, and site visits designed to help them grow personally and professionally. While some positions may offer hybrid work flexibility, interns are encouraged to connect with peers and leaders through required in-person program events throughout the summer, creating a collaborative and memorable internship experience.
Responsibilities- Projects - Work on efforts to ensure systems are updated and current, implement new security technologies and improve current technologies' efficiency, and develop more innovative ways to utilize available technologies to improve Citizens' security posture.
- Production support - Provide production support by maintaining systems, addressing alerts, and correcting issues, troubleshooting incidents, etc.
- Technical Documentation/Ticketing - Provide documentation about systems state, systems changes, or systems architecture, working and resolving security tickets.
Qualifications- Currently pursing a Bachelor's degree at an accredited university in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Currently in Junior or Senior standing.
- Possess good written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrate strong computer skills in Microsoft Windows operating system.
- Basic knowledge of networking technologies: TCP/IP, UDP, DNS.
- Basic knowledge of security technologies: Email Security, Endpoint Security, SIEM, Web Security.
Job Posting Deadline: Friday, December 4, 2026Citizens is a drug-free, Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. 
