IT Cybersecurity Risk and Architecture - College Intern
Date : Sep 30, 2024
Company : NextEra Energy
Requisition ID : 83014
Florida Power & Light Company is America’s largest electric company, providing clean, affordable, and reliable electricity to more than 12 million people in Florida.
We operate one of the cleanest power generation fleets in the U.S. and our reliability is among the best in the nation. Our goal is to achieve Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 by expanding our solar capacity, increasing battery storage and bringing new renewable energy opportunities to Florida, while improving customer affordability and reliability.
Position Specific Description
In this role, you'll gain hands-on experience in the areas of Cybersecurity Architecture and Technology Risk. You will join a team of industry leading security experts and work to address a variety of Cybersecurity challenges that impact NextEra Energy.
You’ll get hands on exposure to a variety of security technologies and will work with business stakeholders to align and determine appropriate controls to reduce business risk.
What you’ll do :
- Evaluate early-stage cybersecurity startup companies for strategic fit.
- Engage with various business units to facilitate technology risk reduction and risk mitigation.
- Evaluate state of the art technologies and NextEra proprietary systems.
- Design and develop security awareness training opportunities such as phishing campaigns.
- Conduct proof of concepts on a variety of new security technologies.
- Pilot and Prototype cutting edge next generation security products.
- Identify areas of opportunity for automation within the cybersecurity and risk space.
- Explore how to leverage new and existing technology to address gaps within the infrastructure.
What we’re looking for :
- Passion for security, learning, and knowledge sharing.
- Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience in IT, Computer Science or Cyber Security.
- Demonstrable knowledge of network protocols.
- Basic knowledge of risk management frameworks, techniques, and procedures.
Job OverviewJob Duties & Responsibilities
- Assists department with assigned projects.
- Completes challenging projects and assignments.
- Presents final project to senior leadership at the end of the internship.
- Assumes responsibility for own travel, lodging, and transportation necessary to be available for the program.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- High school grad / GED.
- Maintain active enrollment in a Bachelor or higher degree program.
- Maintain cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Preferred Qualifications
None.
NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.
Employee Group : Non Exempt
Check out the role overview below If you are confident you have got the right skills and experience, apply today.
Employee Type : Intern
Job Category : Intern
Organization : Florida Power & Light Company
Relocation Provided : No
NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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