(summer 2025) Information Security Student, Intern Job Details | Entergy

Work Place Flexibility: HybridLegal Entity: Entergy Texas, Inc.-GTXJob Description ID: IS_InternJOB SUMMARY/PURPOSEThis position is a short-term internship whose function is to assist Information Security Teams in securing Entergy's networks from internal and external threats across corporate Information Security (IS), Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT); including data centers, office building, control centers, power plants, and substations. The intern will assist with execution of processes and help identify opportunities to monitor, control and detect malicious or anomalous network traffic, maintain established level of network services and network security policies, and remediate any gaps to achieve optimal level of security in the network. The intern will also work with the team to ensure that network security operations are maintained to be audit ready in compliance with NRC Nuclear Cyber, NERC CIP and Sarbanes-Oxley regulations.JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES• Assist in day-to-day operations and maintenance of multiple systems/components involved in network security including security devices and technologies such as firewalls, client and site-to-site virtual private networks (VPN), intrusion prevention systems (IPS) and/or detection systems (IDS), certificate management, packet brokers, domain name systems (DNS), software defined networks (SDN) and network segmentation• Observe, collect data, research and provide information that would be helpfu to the development and implementation of the strategy, roadmap, and project delivery for network security in coordination with the Security Architecture and Enterprise Architecture functions• Assist in supporting continuous improvement processes, operational excellence and deliver world-class network security solutions for all corporate and operational technology needs, including business operations, power generation units, electric substations, system control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, distribution automation (DA), and advanced metering infrastructure (AMI)• Monitor network security trends for their area of support and suggest improvements to policy, procedures, tools and technologies to enhance the security of Entergy's network• Assist in developing and tracking metrics for the effectiveness and maturity of network security operations• Other duties as required.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSMinimum education and experience required of the position.Active enrollment in a computer science, cyber security or a computer related discipline.Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher is required (on a 4.0 scale).Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position• Willing to gain an understanding of general networking and design, operating system platforms, security operations, cyber security monitoring, intrusion detection, secured and networks.• Willingness to learn about security and attack frameworks such as Nation institute of Standards and Technologies (NIST) Cyber Security Framework (CSF), Cyber Kill Chain and MITRE ATT&CK• Self-directed and with the ability to operate with significant discretion and manage multiple tasks simultaneously• Excellent communication skills• Strong problem-solving skillsAny certificates, licenses, etc. required for the positionNone required, but working towards InfoSec certifications are a plus, i.e. CompTIA, ISACA or ISC2.#LI-KM1Primary Location: Texas-The Woodlands Texas : The WoodlandsJob Function: Students / Early CareersFLSA Status:Relocation Option:Union description/code:Number of Openings: 1Req ID: 114805Travel Percentage:Up to 25%An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. 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This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.Accessibility: Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. 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Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.Entergy Pay Transparency Policy Statement: The Entergy System of Companies (the Company) will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). Equal Opportunity and Pay Transparency .Pay Transparency Notice:Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (dol.gov)The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please contact to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.WORKING CONDITIONS:As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.