Intern-College-Cyber Security Defense Job at CPS Energy, San Antonio, TX

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  • CPS Energy
  • San Antonio, TX

Job Description

We are engineers, high line workers, power plant managers, accountants, electricians, project coordinators, risk analysts, customer service operators, community representatives, safety and security specialists, communicators, human resources partners, information technology technicians and much, much more. We are 3,500 people committed to enhancing the lives of the communities we serve. Together, we are powering the growth and success of our community progress every day!

Pay Grade

Temporary

Position Summary

The CPS Energy Internship Program is designed to meet the industry’s rapidly changing workforce needs by providing San Antonio College students an opportunity to be paired with a mentor to acquire meaningful hands-on experiences that expands their understanding of the industry and exposes them to essential skills they must acquire or develop to succeed.  The internship is designed for the intern to learn to perform in a work environment and understand the rationale behind the strategies used.  Applicants must reside in the San Antonio Metropolitan area and are currently enrolled in school or recently graduated to qualify.  

 

The Cybersecurity Intern plays an important supporting role in several ongoing day to day cyber operations and projects. The intern will assist management with researching, analyzing, and evaluating cyber projects that protect the organization against cybersecurity threats. The Cybersecurity Intern will support and assist management on cyber operations and projects in support of daily operations.    

 

Spring 2026 Internship Cohort

Application deadline: 11/7/2025

Location: CPS Energy headquarters 500 McCullough Ave., San Antonio, TX 78215

Current college transcript is required for the application*

Tasks and Responsibilities

Work as part of the cybersecurity team on various aspects of the cybersecurity field to include cyber defense, threat and vulnerability management, and role/risk reduction. The cybersecurity intern will get exposure to following areas: 

Log analysis 

Machine reimaging (macOS and Windows) 

Malware/Virus removal and analysis 

Phishing mailbox monitoring and remediation 

Threat feed monitoring and updating 

SIEM tool incident monitoring 

SIEM tool dashboard/reporting creation and monitoring 

SOC monitoring 

Governance, Risk, and Compliance 

Minimum Skills

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Must be currently enrolled in a related discipline.

A minimum GPA of 2.5.

Must currently reside within 120 miles of CPS Energy Headquarters.

Demonstrated leadership potential.

Self-motivated and results oriented.

Exceptional communication skills.

Effective networking skills.

Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Demonstrate an interest in a career applicable to the utility industry.

Participate in full-time employment with CPS Energy.

Attend all activities sponsored by CPS Energy during employment.

Pass a drug test and background screen prior to employment with CPS Energy.

Submit application, resume, transcripts.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with programming and/or scripting languages.  
Familiarity with information technology (IT) principles.  
Motivated self-starter with strong written and verbal communications skills.  

Competencies

Communicates Effectively

Learning Quickly

Serving Customers

Delivering High Quality Work

Adapting to Others

Minimum Education

Must be a college student; currently enrolled in a related discipline

Required Certifications

Working Environment

Indoor work, operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, and presenting. Use of personal computing equipment, phone, multi-functioning printer & calculator. Ability to travel to & from meetings, training sessions or other busi-related events.

Physical Demands

Indoor work, operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, repetitive motion. Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi-functioning printer and calculator.

CPS Energy does not discriminate against applicants or employees. CPS Energy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfers and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or any other protected status. CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations.

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Work at office,

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