Spring 2027 Student Internship - Cybersecurity

New Mexico Gas Co - Peoples Gas - Tampa Electric; Lutz (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The TECO Energy Internship & Cooperative Education Program offers college degree-seeking students professional growth experiences in IT Security at our Bearss Operations Center in Lutz, FL. The role is part-time (up to 35 hours) and provides exposure to the Cyber Fusion Center, Governance & Risk, and IAM teams.

Position focuses on monitoring, investigations, data collection, and documentation, with potential project involvement to mature IT security processes and procedures.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in accredited university in cybersecurity or information technology.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required.

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 cybersecurity performance and threat/risk metrics.
• Collect and present computer/network-related evidence for vulnerability mitigation.
• Assist with server and network reviews for current vulnerabilities/patching and AV signature aging.
• Document and update security processes and desk-level procedures.
• Assist on projects that support maturity of the IT Security Department.
• Assist with daily tasks related to Identity & Access Management.

Education

University enrollment in cybersecurity/IT

Job description

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At Tampa Electric, dependable electricity starts with dedicated individuals whose talent, skill and passion drive our success. We’ve been lighting the way for West Central Florida for more than 125 years—and we’re just getting started.

Join us and build a rewarding career with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and a culture that supports your growth. Your potential finds its purpose at Tampa Electric.

We proudly deliver 99.98% electric service reliability to nearly 860,000 customers across 2,000 square miles of Hillsborough County and parts of Polk, Pasco and Pinellas counties. Through innovation and strategic investments, we’re creating a cleaner, brighter energy future—whiledelivering exceptional service every step of the way.

We reflect the communities we serve and foster a workplace where every employee feels welcomed, valuedand engaged. Join our team of energy experts and help shape the future of power.

Storm Duty Requirements

Tampa Electric and its sister companies serve a role in providing critical services to our community during an emergency. Team members are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our Tampa Electric customers. Team members are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's rules and procedures.

Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment.

Tampa Electric is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Title: Spring 2027 Student Internship - Cybersecurity
Company: Tampa Electric Company
Location: Bearss Operations Center
State and City: Florida - LUTZ
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

The TECO Energy Internship & Cooperative Education Program offers college degree-seeking students the opportunity for professional growth while meeting the business needs of the company. The program is an extension of the educational process, providing practical experience to complement formal classroom work. The co-op program recruits students from colleges to give them an opportunity to work in a professional environment related to their field of study.

Position Summary/Details: This position will be assigned to a team within our IT Security Department, which includes our Cyber Fusion Center, Governance & Risk Team, and Identity & Access Management Team at our Bearss Operations Center.

Accountabilities

• Provide daily monitoring of IT Security tools and applications. Complete daily monitoring checklist.
• Complete root cause analysis (RCAs) documentation and assist with investigations as needed.
• Assist with the documentation of key cyber security performance and threat/risk metrics
• Collect and present computer/network-related evidence in support of network vulnerability mitigation
• Assist with server and network review for current vulnerabilities/patching and AV signature aging
• Document and update security processes and desk-level procedures for daily operations.
• Assist on projects as necessary that support the maturity of the IT Security Department.
• Assist with daily tasks associated with Identity & Access Management

Physical Location of Co-op: Bearss Operations Center - 1006 East Bearss Ave, Lutz FL

Working Conditions: Mostly in a normal office environment

Preferred Availability: Part-Time (up to 35 hours)

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• The successful applicant should be enrolled in an accredited university as a college undergraduate or a graduate-level post-secondary educational program in a related discipline.

Co-Op Requirements

• To qualify as a co-op student, enrollment in the university’s co-op program (proof of enrollment required); if not eligible for co-op program (or program unavailable), the student will be considered an intern.
• A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required. Degree: Cybersecurity or Information Technology

Year in School: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or Graduate Student.

A pre-employment drug screening as well as a background check (including employment, criminal and motor vehicle) will also be conducted as part of the pre-employment screening.

TECO Energy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.