Cybersecurity Intern: Defend Critical Infrastructure

American Transmission Co.; City of Pewaukee (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

American Transmission Co. in Wisconsin seeks a Cybersecurity Intern to support our cybersecurity program and defend critical infrastructure.

You will learn threat detection, assist in applying best practices, and gain hands-on exposure to SIEM, firewalls, IPS, malware analysis, endpoint protection, and vulnerability management while supporting reliable grid operations.

This paid internship emphasizes real-world projects, collaboration with experts, and growth in national-security aligned work.

Qualifications

• Enrolled as an associate’s or bachelor’s degree student in MIS, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related program.
• Curious, motivated, and ready to contribute to protection of critical infrastructure.
• Interested in a meaningful internship that supports national security and operational reliability.

Responsibilities

• Learn how ATC identifies and responds to cyber threats through phishing and malware detection programs.
• Assist in applying cybersecurity best practices across systems and business activities.
• Gain exposure to cybersecurity tools and platforms including SIEM, firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, malware analysis tools, endpoint protection, and vulnerability management.

Skills

Curious

Motivated

Interest in national security

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree student in MIS/Cybersecurity/CS

Tools

SIEM

Firewalls

Intrusion prevention systems

Malware analysis tools

Endpoint protection

Vulnerability management

Job description

American Transmission Co. in Wisconsin seeks a Cybersecurity Intern to support our cybersecurity program and defend critical infrastructure.

You will learn threat detection, assist in applying best practices, and gain hands-on exposure to SIEM, firewalls, IPS, malware analysis, endpoint protection, and vulnerability management while supporting reliable grid operations.

This paid internship emphasizes real-world projects, collaboration with experts, and growth in national-security aligned work.