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PS Job Title: Summer 2027 Student Intern, Security Strategy & Arch
Work Place Flexibility: Onsite
Legal Entity: Entergy Texas, Inc.-GTX
This is a full-time paid internship program spanning from early June through mid-August 2027. Basic Qualifications include currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree or higher with an expectation in a technical and/or quantitative discipline, including computer science, computer engineering, cyber security, information assurance, information systems, information technology, or mathematics with understanding of cyber security concepts such as: operating systems analysis (MS Windows/MacOS) and network forensics, knowledge of the basics of network security and protocols (e.g., encryption, firewalls, authentication, honey pots, perimeter protection). Current minimum GPA requirement for students to be considered for this position is 2.8. Strong interest in cybersecurity and a desire to explore multiple domains before specializing knowledge of cybersecurity principles, networking, operating systems, and security concepts Coursework in IT fundamentals, cloud security, cryptography, network security, and/or data security Knowledge of industry-standard cybersecurity frameworks (NIST Cybersecurity Framework, MITRE ATT&CK. Working level programming skills or experience in one or more of the following areas: Java, Python, C#, C/C++, JSON, SQL, PL/SQL, Shell scripts) would be great.
You'll join a dynamic and immersive program designed to give you hands-on experience across a variety of cybersecurity functions. As an intern, you'll dive into a wide range of real-world challenges across one or more cyber domains, such as cloud infrastructure, networks, platforms, and application security. Our Cyber interns work closely together to collaborate on projects ranging from cyber data analysis and automations, to defending networks through analysis and monitoring of systems, to assessing software, systems and networks for vulnerabilities and flaws. You will work alongside Cyber associates, supporting network defense, offensive security, cyber risk assessments, and more.
Here is what to expect during your summer internship:

• A challenging role where you'll collaborate with a diverse and passionate team of talented cybersecurity professionals Mentorship and training through meetups, conferences, and tech talks to build out your skillset on topics such networking, software development, systems engineering, financial and risk analysis, security intelligence Exposure to Technology and Cyber executives and a diverse network.
• The opportunity to rotate roles and work with a variety of tools and technologies.
• Your presentation skills in front of our stakeholder audience.
• We're here to help you gain knowledge both on the job and in the classroom.

Primary Location: Texas-The Woodlands Texas : Woodlands
Job Function: Students / Early Careers
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Relocation Option:
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 124216
PS Job Title: Summer 2027 Student Intern, Security Strategy & Arch
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%
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Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
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WORKING CONDITIONS:
As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.