V - Cybersecurity Analyst Intern
PROENERGY · Sedalia, MO
- On site
- Volunteer
- $35,000 / year
- Sedalia, MO
Job highlights
- Gain hands-on cybersecurity experience.
- Implement security controls and frameworks.
- Monitor security events and analyze threats.
- Participate in incident response and vulnerability management.
- Develop skills through training and capstone project.
About the role
About PROENERGY
PROENERGY is an engineering, R&D, and manufacturing powerhouse. The company addresses every need for fast-start power generation: turbine and package manufacturing, turnkey project execution, power purchase agreements, and asset lifecycle care for turbines and plants. Where others see impossible energy challenges, PROENERGY provides innovative aeroderivative solutions.
Our Footprint
PROENERGY delivers fast-start, dispatchable power solutions from worldwide centers for aeroderivative excellence. We are investing more than $1 billion through 2028 in infrastructure to serve our customers.
In Sedalia, Missouri, our 600,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Manufacturing—a world-class investment in fast-start power and the only campus of its kind in the world—is growing by 40 percent.
In Houston, Texas, our 500,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Lifecycle Care features a Level-IV depot and aero repair facility, which executes comprehensive services for aeroderivative engines under one roof.
In Kansas City, we have an office with an Engineering team that supports our sought-after solutions for turnkey projects and contracted power.
And our worldwide service centers ensure local service expertise near our customers. Our expanding service footprint includes Phoenix, Buenos Aires, New Brunswick, and additional locations in Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia.
Position Summary
The Cybersecurity Analyst Intern participates in a 12-week program designed to develop aspiring cybersecurity professionals through hands-on experience implementing security controls, cybersecurity frameworks, and critical infrastructure protection. This role bridges the gap between academic learning and enterprise security operations, allowing interns to contribute meaningfully to PROENERGY's mission of protecting critical power generation assets through defense-in-depth methodologies and industry-standard security practices.
Reports To: Sr. Mgr., Cybersecurity
Location: 6246 McHard Road, Houston, TX 77053, 8310 McHard Road, Houston, TX 77053 or 2001 Proenergy Blvd, Sedalia, MO 65301 (Hybrid with remote flexibility)
Duration: 12 weeks (May - August 2026), Full-time 40 hours/week
Position Responsibilities
Security Operations and Monitoring
- Monitor security events and alerts using SIEM platforms (Microsoft Defender, EDR tools).
- Perform log analysis and threat intelligence correlation.
- Assist with security alert triage and investigation procedures.
- Support incident detection and response activities.
Vulnerability Management
- Conduct vulnerability assessments using enterprise scanning tools.
- Analyze vulnerability scan results and prioritize findings using CVSS scoring.
- Support patch management processes and Azure Update Manager operations.
- Create remediation reports and tracking documentation.
Security Controls and Compliance
- Assist with implementation of security controls aligned with NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
- Support compliance documentation and evidence collection activities.
- Participate in security audits and assessments.
- Review and validate security configurations across enterprise systems.
Identity and Access Management
- Support privileged access management (PAM) and endpoint privilege management (EPM) initiatives.
- Conduct access reviews and privilege escalation analysis.
- Assist with Active Directory security and group policy configurations.
- Support multi-factor authentication (MFA) deployment and user access provisioning.
Cloud Security
- Review Azure security configurations and Microsoft Defender for Cloud alerts.
- Support cloud security posture management initiatives.
- Assist with Azure identity protection and conditional access policies.
Documentation and Reporting
- Create and maintain security documentation, procedures, and runbooks.
- Develop security metrics dashboards and reporting.
- Document security incidents and investigation findings.
- Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
Capstone Project
- Complete an independent capstone project addressing a real security challenge.
- Deliver executive presentation on capstone findings and recommendations.
Professional Development
- Participate in cybersecurity training programs and certification preparation.
- Shadow senior analysts to learn incident response and risk assessment techniques.
- Stay informed on cybersecurity threats and best practices.
- Pursue entry-level certifications to advance expertise.
Key skills/competency
- Cybersecurity Analyst Intern
- Security Operations
- Vulnerability Management
- Security Controls
- Compliance
- Identity and Access Management
- Cloud Security
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- SIEM Platforms
- Incident Response
Skills & topics
- Cybersecurity Analyst Intern
- Internship
- Cybersecurity
- Information Security
- NIST
- SIEM
- Vulnerability Management
- Incident Response
- Cloud Security
- PROENERGY
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight relevant coursework, projects, and foundational knowledge in networking, OS, and security concepts to match PROENERGY's needs for a Cybersecurity Analyst Intern.
- Showcase your skills: Emphasize analytical abilities, problem-solving skills, and eagerness to learn, as detailed in the required qualifications for the Cybersecurity Analyst Intern role.
- Demonstrate understanding: Articulate your grasp of security principles, the CIA triad, and any experience with security tools or frameworks during your application and interviews for the PROENERGY internship.
- Prepare for technical and behavioral questions: Be ready to discuss networking concepts, operating systems, and security best practices, as well as demonstrate your professional demeanor and teamwork capabilities for the Cybersecurity Analyst Intern position.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities of a Cybersecurity Analyst Intern at PROENERGY?
- As a Cybersecurity Analyst Intern at PROENERGY, you will monitor security events, assist with incident response, conduct vulnerability assessments, help implement security controls based on the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and support identity and access management initiatives. You will also contribute to documentation, reporting, and complete a capstone project.
- What qualifications are essential for the Cybersecurity Analyst Intern role at PROENERGY?
- Essential qualifications include currently being enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program in Cybersecurity or a related field, having completed at least two years of coursework, a foundational understanding of networking and operating systems, basic knowledge of security concepts, and strong analytical and communication skills. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is preferred. US work authorization is required.
- What opportunities for professional development are available for the Cybersecurity Analyst Intern?
- PROENERGY offers professional development through cybersecurity training programs, certification preparation, shadowing senior analysts, staying updated on threats and best practices, and pursuing entry-level certifications. Interns also complete a capstone project to address a real security challenge.
- What is the duration and work arrangement for the Cybersecurity Analyst Intern position at PROENERGY?
- The Cybersecurity Analyst Intern position is a full-time, 12-week program running from May to August 2026, with a 40-hour work week. The role is hybrid, with flexibility for remote work, and is based at PROENERGY's Houston, TX or Sedalia, MO locations.
- How does PROENERGY support its Cybersecurity Analyst Interns in their career growth?
- PROENERGY supports intern growth through hands-on experience, mentorship from senior analysts, exposure to enterprise security operations, participation in training, and the opportunity to work on a significant capstone project. The program is designed to develop aspiring cybersecurity professionals.
- What kind of security frameworks and tools will I be exposed to as a Cybersecurity Analyst Intern at PROENERGY?
- As a Cybersecurity Analyst Intern, you will gain exposure to SIEM platforms like Microsoft Defender, EDR tools, enterprise scanning tools for vulnerability assessments, and potentially Azure security configurations through Microsoft Defender for Cloud. You will also work with security controls aligned with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.