Cybersecurity Internship: Hands-On Risk & Access

New Mexico Gas Co - Peoples Gas - Tampa Electric; Brandon (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Tampa Electric, a TECO Energy subsidiary, offers a cybersecurity internship for students. You will assist with security documentation, risk tracking, vulnerability reviews, and coordination with technical and business teams within the ADI program.

The role provides hands-on exposure in a large-scale technology environment, with part-time hours (roughly 20–30 per week) and opportunities to learn from experienced professionals while contributing to real security initiatives.

Qualifications

• The applicant must be enrolled in an accredited university or college program (undergraduate or graduate) in a related discipline.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; enrollment in the university's co-op program is required for co-op status.
• Target / Related Degrees include Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
• Preferred Year in School: Junior, Senior, or Graduate student.
• This internship provides hands-on security experience within the ADI program and exposure to cybersecurity practices in a large-scale tech environment.

Responsibilities

• Security Controls Support: Document and track cybersecurity requirements, controls, risk items, findings, and remediation actions.
• Access and Identity Review: Review user access, roles, permissions, and related evidence per processes.
• Vulnerability and Issue Tracking: Organize findings, test results, exceptions, and follow-up actions; escalate as needed.
• Security Documentation: Develop and maintain procedures, inventories, diagrams, meeting notes, and artifacts.
• Awareness and Collaboration: Support security communications and coordinate with ADI, Technology, vendor, and business teams.

Skills

Cybersecurity Fundamentals

Technical Understanding

Analytical Thinking

Confidentiality and Integrity

Communication and Detail

Education

Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT related degree

Co-op enrollment

Job description

Tampa Electric, a TECO Energy subsidiary, offers a cybersecurity internship for students. You will assist with security documentation, risk tracking, vulnerability reviews, and coordination with technical and business teams within the ADI program.

The role provides hands-on exposure in a large-scale technology environment, with part-time hours (roughly 20–30 per week) and opportunities to learn from experienced professionals while contributing to real security initiatives.