Cybersecurity Co-Op

Ameren; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Ameren invites aspiring cybersecurity professionals to join the Digital IT Organization as part of the Spring Co-op. You will support policies, processes, and technologies to reduce risk to Ameren's assets, assist in documenting procedures, and help secure corporate resources in a collaborative team environment.

The program seeks students pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT, or related fields with a minimum 2.5 GPA and a proactive, team-oriented

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, computer systems and network infrastructure.
• Demonstrated creative problem solving and proactive learning with good analytical, management, communication and human relations skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively, take initiative, work independently and meet deadlines.
• Gather requirements from leaders and stakeholders to deliver initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Assist in securing Ameren systems by supporting policies, processes and technologies to reduce risk.
• Prepare technical documentation for Corporate Cyber Security Program support.
• Analyze, respond to and implement requests involving access or configurations of corporate resources.
• Identify current and future project security needs and assist in risk assessments.

Skills

Cybersecurity basics

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Cybersecurity/CS/IT/Engineering or related

Job description

Ameren is a leader in the energy industry, and our transformation toward more clean, renewable energy is also transforming other industries and infrastructure in our communities. As a regional company serving local customers, we not only serve our communities, we're a part of them. This isn't just a job. At Ameren, we invest in you, so you can power the quality of life you want.

Visit our Benefits & Perks Page for more information on benefits provided to regular, full-time employees.

Digital Department

The Digital department is part of Ameren Services and provides support to Ameren Corporation and its operating companies, subsidiaries and affiliates. Thousands of co-workers serve the company with business planning, communications, diversity, financial support, human resources, digital/information technology, legal counsel, safety and supply services skillsets.

Digital IT Organization

The Digital IT organization is responsible for helping execute Cybersecurity functions on behalf of Ameren including Cybersecurity Architecture, Engagement, Situational Awareness, Operations, Threat Hunting, Vulnerability Management, Incident Response, Forensics, and Governance.

Available Opportunities

January - August 2027 Spring Co-op

Key Responsibilities

• Assists in securing Ameren systems by supporting policies, processes, and technologies to reduce overall risk to Ameren's assets
• Assist with technical documentation for problems, procedures, policies as needed for support of Corporate Cyber Security Program
• Analyze, respond to and implement requests involving changes to access or configurations of corporate computer-based resources
• Help identify current and future project security needs
• Assist in risk assessments through interviews, evaluation of mitigations via technical artifacts, and process assessments

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelors or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering or related field; Completed Cybersecurity classes preferred
• Minimum of a 2.5 GPA

Additional Requirements

• Have basic knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, computer systems and network infrastructure
• Demonstrate creative problem solving and proactive learning, with good analytical, management, communication, and human relations skills
• Be able to work collaboratively, take initiative, work independently and meet deadlines
• Gather requirements from leaders, stakeholders and other parties to deliver on initiatives

Compensation

We take into consideration a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, and internal equity when determining the salary offered.

$21.00 - $30.00

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other class, trait, or status protected by law.