2027 Summer Intern - Cybersecurity (Undergraduate)

Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)

Carmel (IN)

On-site

USD 26,174,000 - 34,440,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) invites students in Cybersecurity, CS, IT to join its 2027 Summer Internship Program in Carmel, IN. You will work on cybersecurity operations, build automations, analyze logs, and help with threat hunts, contributing to grid reliability.

The program runs June 2 to August 13, 2027, averaging 40 hours per week on-site with housing assistance for qualified students and potential for part-time remote work during the school year.

Qualifications

Pursuing cybersecurity, computer science, information security, network security, or related field (undergrad or grad).
Classes/projects in networking, operating systems, cybersecurity fundamentals, incident response, scripting, or log analysis.

Responsibilities

Protect the electric grid by supporting cybersecurity operations—build automations, improve detections, analyze logs, or assist with threat hunts.
Learn how cybersecurity teams identify suspicious activity, investigate incidents, and strengthen defenses using industry tools and workflows.
Improve CTAC and Security team processes by identifying recurring issues and proposing practical solutions.
Attend community service events, intern socials, networking, and development programs to grow professionally.
Wrap up with a final presentation summarizing project work, recommendations, and impact.

Skills

PowerShell

Python

JavaScript

SQL

Education

Masters in Information Technology

Bachelors in Information Technology

Masters in Computer Science

Bachelors in Computer Science

Masters in Computer Engineering

Bachelors in Computer Engineering

Masters in Cybersecurity

Bachelors in Cybersecurity

Tools

Splunk

Microsoft Defender

SentinelOne

Ironscales

ServiceNow (SIR)

GitHub

SIEM/EDR/NDR

Job description

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?

If that sparks your interest, keep reading…

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.

Rate: $22 USD per hour

To be eligible for the program, you must be available to start Wednesday, June 2nd, 2027 and continue through Friday, August 13th, 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.

To learn more about MISO’s Internship Program, check out the following links:

Learn More about MISO's Internship Opportunities (https://www.misoenergy.org/meet-miso/careers/internships/)

Internship Experience Video

MISO, The Work We Do (https://vimeo.com/935124142/5c8d23402d)

#DiscoverMISO #MISOCareers #MISOenergy #MISOCommunity

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