Summer 2027 - Cybersecurity Intern

PPL Corporation; Allentown (Lehigh County); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

PPL Corporation offers a Cybersecurity Intern role designed to give hands-on, real-world exposure in a collaborative environment. You’ll work within our Enterprise Security teams on incidents, dashboards, automation, cloud projects, and governance activities.

The internship is hybrid and based in Allentown, PA or Louisville, KY, providing practical experience with NIST frameworks and cloud security while developing technical and communication skills for a future in cybersecurity.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 3.00 GPA.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts and tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing and triaging security incidents and alerts to identify potential threats.
• Creating dashboards in SIEM tools to visualize security data.
• Automating security processes using tools like Power Automate.
• Testing and documenting capabilities of security tools.
• Supporting cloud migration and mobile application deployment.
• Developing performance metrics and onboarding processes.
• Evaluate and communicate threat intelligence to enhance organizational awareness.
• Assess and improve security configurations across systems and platforms.
• Conduct application security evaluations and integrate security into development processes.
• Identify, assess, and document risks for reporting and remediation planning.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Security concepts

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Python

Bash

Job description

Company Summary Statement

As one of the largest investor-owned utility companies in the United States, PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL), is committed to creating long-term, sustainable value for our 3.5 million customers, our shareowners and the communities we serve. Our high-performing regulated utilities — PPL Electric Utilities, Louisville Gas and Electric, Kentucky Utilities and Rhode Island Energy — provide an outstanding experience for our customers, consistently ranking among the best utilities in the nation. PPL’s companies are also addressing challenges head-on by investing in new infrastructure and technology that is creating a smarter, more reliable and resilient energy grid. We are committed to doing our part to advance a cleaner energy future and drive innovation that enables us to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 while maintaining energy reliability and affordability for the customers and communities we serve. PPL is a positive force in the cities and towns where we do business, providing support for programs and organizations that empower the success of future generations by helping to build and maintain strong, diverse communities today.

Overview

Why Choose PPL for Your Internship?

At PPL, we believe in investing in the next generation of technology leaders. Our internship program is designed to provide meaningful, hands-on experience in a collaborative and innovative environment. As a Cybersecurity Intern, you’ll gain exposure to real-world challenges, work alongside experienced professionals, and contribute to projects that protect our digital infrastructure.

This is a Hybrid position. Positions will be filled in Allentown, PA or Louisville, KY.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

As a Cybersecurity Intern, you’ll be assigned to one of several specialized teams within our Enterprise Security department. Your responsibilities may include:

• Analyzing and triaging security incidents and alerts to identify potential threats.
• Creating dashboards in SIEM tools to visualize security data.
• Automating security processes using tools like Power Automate.
• Testing and documenting capabilities of security tools.
• Supporting cloud migration and mobile application deployment.
• Developing performance metrics and onboarding processes.
• Evaluate and communicate threat intelligence to enhance organizational awareness.
• Assess and improve security configurations across systems and platforms.
• Conduct application security evaluations and integrate security into development processes.
• Identify, assess, and document risks for reporting and remediation planning.

What You’ll Gain

• Practical experience in specialized areas of cybersecurity.
• Exposure to cloud security, application security, and regulatory frameworks.
• Familiarity with industry standards like the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
• Enhanced technical, analytical, and communication skills.
• A deeper understanding of corporate cybersecurity strategy and governance.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 3.00 GPA
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts and tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Knowledge of SIEM tools, vulnerability scanners, or cloud platforms.