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As of Aug 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for security intern in Phoenix, AZ is $20.19, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.01 and $22.21 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Security Interns are entry-level professionals who work under the supervision of experienced security teams to learn about cybersecurity, risk management, and information protection. Their responsibilities typically include assisting with monitoring network activity, identifying potential vulnerabilities, conducting security assessments, and helping implement security measures. Security Interns gain hands-on experience with security tools and protocols, and often support research, documentation, and incident response activities. This role is designed to help students or recent graduates build practical skills and prepare for a career in cybersecurity.

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As a Security Intern, you can expect to assist with tasks such as monitoring network activity for suspicious behavior, performing vulnerability assessments, and helping to develop or update security policies. You may also have opportunities to participate in incident response simulations and collaborate with IT and development teams to identify and remediate security risks. This hands-on experience provides valuable exposure to real-world security challenges and helps you build practical skills under the guidance of experienced professionals.

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To thrive as a Security Intern, you need foundational knowledge of information security principles, basic networking, and cybersecurity concepts, often supported by coursework in computer science or related fields. Familiarity with security tools such as Wireshark, Nessus, and basic scripting, as well as certifications like CompTIA Security+ or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), are helpful. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn make candidates stand out in this entry-level role. These skills and qualities are important to effectively support security teams, identify vulnerabilities, and adapt to evolving cybersecurity threats.

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Required CredentialsTypically pursuing or recently completed relevant education, such as cybersecurity or information technology degreesOften holds certifications like CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or CEH
Work EnvironmentEntry-level, supervised, often in training or learning phase within security teamsFull-time, responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security incidents
Employer & Industry UsageInternships offered by tech companies, government agencies, and security firmsFull-time roles in similar organizations, with more responsibilities

In summary, a Security Intern is an entry-level position focused on learning and supporting security teams, often requiring ongoing education or certifications. A Security Analyst is a more experienced role with responsibilities for security monitoring, analysis, and incident response, often requiring relevant certifications and prior experience.

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College Intern - Cyber Security Threat Management

Salt River Project

Tempe, AZ • Hybrid

Internship

Medical, Retirement

This job post has expired 3 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Salt River Project rating

9.0

Company rating: 9.0 out of 10

Based on 23 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Requisition ID: 20456

Join us in building a better future for Arizona!

SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

Why Work at SRP

At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That's why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.

SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

  • 401(k) plan with employer matching
  • Access to a recreation and fitness facility
  • Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs: College interns are eligible to receive $1000 per calendar year
Summary

SRP's Cyber Security Strategic Defense department is seeking an intern to support a wide range of functions within the Threat Management team. Threat Management serves as SRP's cyber security operations center (SOC), and is responsible for detection, response, and remediation of cyber security events across the enterprise.

The student intern will work daily scheduled hours based on the department's needs, with a minimum requirement of 15 hours and up to 40 hours per week maximum.

 Work week is Monday - Friday during support hours of 6am-6pm. Must be able to work 2 days on-site per week.

What You'll Do
  • Develop skills and learn procedures to effectively identify, detect, contain, eradicate, recover, and document cyber incidents in an enterprise environment to effectively defend against cyber threats.
  • Maintain awareness of current threat landscape utilizing threat intelligence from government and industry partners, as well as information security community resources.
  • Learn about malware, cyber threat hunting, security analytic tool best practices, and vulnerability management.
  • Support internal tool sets, including antivirus, Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), IPS/IDS, sandboxing/emulation, forensic software, SEG/Email Security, etc.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders and other cyber security teams on security control design, deployment, and configuration.
  • Cultivate an understanding of SRP's network environment, critical applications, and infrastructure.
  • Identify opportunities to develop new detections and monitoring capabilities based on log data and telemetry.
  • Create and maintain documentation related to procedural workflows within the Security Operations domain, including playbooks, tool support guides, and knowledge base articles.
Education
A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
Additional Requirements and Qualifications

Preferred Knowledge and Skills:

  • Strong understanding of Computer Operating systems, software, and hardware.
  • Solid understanding and knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the Information Technology and Cyber Security fields.
  • Ability to communicate well with others and to perform work in a team environment.
  • Demonstrate a growth mindset and exhibit a collaborative work style.
  • Detail orientated, critical thinking, problem solving in a fast-paced technical setting.
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office products.

Eligibility:

  • In order to be eligible for the Student Intern Program at SRP, the employee must be actively enrolled in a minimum of six (6) credit hours that are college level (100) or above over the course of a regular semester and must be working towards a degree from an accredited college or university.
  • For an accelerated program, the student must be enrolled in six credit hours in the equivalent of a traditional semester.
  • College level coursework (100+) from an accredited institution will be evaluated on an individual basis according to the skill/level to determine if applicable to the position by management.

Hybrid Workplace

SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, which allows employees whose jobs can be performed remotely, and who have sufficient technical capability, to telework up to three days per week. Although teleworking is available, all employees must live and work in Arizona.

Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement

To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Salt River Project (SRP) is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law.

Work Authorization

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visas.

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