Cybersecurity Internship: Hands-on IT Security Co-op

Tampa Electric Co.; Lutz (FL); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Part time

Job summary

Tampa Electric Company seeks a Student Internship in Cybersecurity at the Bearss Operations Center in Florida. This TECO Energy program offers practical experience within the IT Security Department, including the Cyber Fusion Center, Governance & Risk, and IAM teams.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in cybersecurity or IT programs, with a 3.0+ GPA, and available part-time (up to 35 hours). The role emphasizes monitoring, investigations, and documentation in a professional environment.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in accredited university.
• GPA 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Year in school: Freshman–Graduate Student.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily monitoring of IT Security tools and applications.
• Complete root cause analysis (RCAs) documentation and assist with investigations.
• Assist with the documentation of key cyber security performance and threat/risk metrics.
• Collect and present computer/network-related evidence for vulnerability mitigation.
• Assist with server and network review for vulnerabilities/patching and AV aging.
• Document and update security processes and desk-level procedures.
• Assist with daily Identity & Access Management tasks.

Education

Cybersecurity or Information Technology degree

Job description

Tampa Electric Company seeks a Student Internship in Cybersecurity at the Bearss Operations Center in Florida. This TECO Energy program offers practical experience within the IT Security Department, including the Cyber Fusion Center, Governance & Risk, and IAM teams.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in cybersecurity or IT programs, with a 3.0+ GPA, and available part-time (up to 35 hours). The role emphasizes monitoring, investigations, and documentation in a professional environment.