2027 Summer Intern - Cybersecurity (Undergraduate)

MISO Default Brand; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

MISO is offering a 2027 Summer Internship in Cybersecurity for undergraduates in Carmel, IN. You will participate in hands-on security operations, threat hunting, and incident response activities while learning modern cyber defense practices.

The program runs June 2–August 13, 2027, with a typical 40-hour on-site schedule and opportunities to extend into part-time remote work during the school year. We seek students pursuing related degrees and with practical exposure to networking, OS, and

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed a bachelor’s degree in a related field (Cybersecurity, CS, IT, or engineering).
• Experience or coursework in networking, operating systems, cybersecurity fundamentals, incident response, scripting, or log analysis.
• Analytical, curious, collaborative, and able to explain technical problems clearly.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities relevant to security operations.

Responsibilities

• Support cybersecurity operations: automations, detections, log analysis, or threat hunts.
• Learn how teams identify suspicious activity and investigate incidents.
• Help improve CTAC and Security team processes with practical improvements.
• Attend intern events, networking, and development programs to grow professionally.
• Deliver a final presentation detailing project work, recommendations, and impact.

Skills

PowerShell

Python

SQL

Education

Bachelors in Computer Engineering

Bachelors in Computer Science

Bachelors in Cybersecurity

Bachelors in Information Technology

Masters in Computer Engineering

Masters in Computer Science

Masters in Cybersecurity

Masters in Information Technology

Job description

2027 Summer Intern - Cybersecurity (Undergraduate)

Job Category : Technology

Requisition Number : 2027S002755

• Posted : September 8, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Rate : $22 USD per hour

Locations

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Carmel, IN 46032, USA

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:

• 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.
• 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.

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

#DiscoverMISO #LifeatMISO #MISOCareers #MISOenergy #MISOCommunity

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Qualifications

Skills

Required

PowerShell

Some Knowledge

Python

Intermediate

Preferred

Some Knowledge

SQL

Intermediate

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Computer Engineering or related field.

Bachelors or better in Computer Science or related field.

Bachelors or better in Cybersecurity or related field.

Bachelors or better in Information Technology or related field.

Masters or better in Computer Engineering or related field.

Masters or better in Computer Science or related field.

Masters or better in Cybersecurity or related field.

Masters or better in Information Technology or related field.

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