2027 Summer Intern - Cybersecurity (Graduate)

Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)

Carmel (IN)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 49,000

Full time

3 hours ago

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Job summary

Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) is offering a 2027 Summer Internship Program in Carmel, IN. The role focuses on cybersecurity, information technology and related fields, with hands-on work, mentoring and real impact on grid reliability.

You’ll gain experience in threat detection, log analysis, scripting and workflow improvements while collaborating with cross-functional teams and presenting findings at program close.

Qualifications

Pursuing cybersecurity, computer science, information security or related fields.
Experience with networking, operating systems, incident response, scripting or log analysis.
Familiarity with Splunk, Defender, SentinelOne and SIEM/EDR/NDR concepts.
Strong analytical skills and ability to explain technical problems clearly.

Responsibilities

Support real cybersecurity operations with automations and detections.
Analyze logs, assist with threat hunts and incident investigations.
Help improve CTAC and Security processes and workflows.
Participate in intern networking, events and project presentations.
Deliver a final presentation summarizing your work and recommendations.

Skills

PowerShell

Python

JavaScript

SQL

Education

Masters or better in Information Technology

Bachelors or better in Information Technology

Masters or better in Computer Science

Bachelors or better in Computer Science

Masters or better in Computer Engineering

Bachelors or better in Computer Engineering

Masters or better in Cybersecurity

Bachelors or better in Cybersecurity

Tools

Splunk

Microsoft Defender

SentinelOne

Ironscales

ServiceNow

GitHub

Job description

Rate: $30 USD per hour

Description

Sorry no VISA sponsorship opportunities...including OPT/CPT.

MISO 2027 SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Ready to power up your future? Are you pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Technology, Network Security, Information Technology, or a related field and searching for a career-igniting summer internship in 2027? Do you want to see your ideas make a real impact—helping MISO keep the lights on for 45 million people by driving innovations that boost system reliability, resilience, and performance, and tackling some of the most complex technical challenges in the energy industry?

What You’ll Do As a MISO Intern:

Help protect the electric grid by supporting real cybersecurity operations—building simple automations, improving detections, analyzing logs, or assisting with threat hunts.
Learn how cybersecurity teams identify suspicious activity, investigate incidents, and strengthen defenses using industry tools and hands-on workflows.
Improve CTAC and Security team processes by identifying recurring issues and proposing practical solutions that make daily operations easier and more effective.
Attend community service events, intern socials, networking activities, and development programming to help you grow your confidence, build relationships, and understand MISO’s broader mission.
Wrap up the summer with a final presentation summarizing your project work, recommendations, and areas of impact.

What We Offer:

Competitive pay plus housing assistance for qualified students.
A collaborative, mission-driven culture where your contributions matter.
An internship that blends technical challenge, professional development, and fun.
An average of 40 hours per week on site in our Carmel, IN office.
Potential to extend internship to part-time remote work during the school year.

We Are Looking For Students Who…

Are pursuing Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Security, Network Security, or related fields (undergraduate or graduate).
Have taken classes or done projects involving networking, operating systems, cybersecurity fundamentals, incident response, scripting, or log analysis.
Can work with or learn tools like Splunk (SPL), Microsoft Defender, SentinelOne, Ironscales, ServiceNow (SIR), GitHub, SIEM/EDR/NDR, and languages such as Python, PowerShell, SQL, KQL, JavaScript.
Are curious, collaborative, accountable, and comfortable diagnosing problems, asking questions, and improving workflows.
Show strong analytical skills and can explain technical problems in clear, simple language.

To be eligible for the program, you must be available to start Wednesday, June 2 nd, 2027 and continue through Friday, August 13 th, 2027. No VISA sponsorship opportunities, including OPT/CPT.

Transformative innovation is happening in the electric industry, from digitalizing homes and distributed resources to renewable energy and an ever-changing grid. MISO manages the electricity superhighway in the Central U.S. and through use of groundbreaking research and advanced technology, our highly skilled employees ensure power flows reliably to 45 million Americans. Operating the electricity grid, running a robust energy market, planning for a bright future – it’s what our immensely hardworking and dedicated team does every day. Plug into your future career.

Qualifications

Skills

Required