Intern - High School-Cyber Security Threat Defense

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Date: Feb 18, 2026

Location: San Antonio, TX, US, 78205

Company: CPS Energy

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 local San Antonio high school students with public utility career experience. Through the internship program students are paired with a mentor to acquire meaningful hands-on experience that expands their understanding of how the industry works and exposes them to essential skills they must acquire or develop to be successful. The internship is not only meant for the intern to learn how to perform, but to also understand the rationale behind the strategies that are being used.  

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. 

Summer 2026 Internship Cohort

Application deadline: 3/6/2026

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

Current high school transcript is required for the application*

Tasks and Responsibilities

  • 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 
  • Present project work outcome and overview to cyber security leadership 

Minimum Skills

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

Must be a current high school student.
Must be a minimum age of 16.
Must reside within 120 miles of CPS Energy Headquarters.
Ability to work in a team environment, coordinating with other areas to achieve goals and objectives.
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills for interaction with all levels of personnel.
Basic analytical skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Package, including word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation software, electronic mail, and scheduling.
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.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with programming and or scripting languages 
  • Familiarity with information technology (IT) principles 
  • IT Certifications 
  • A minimum GPA of 3.0 

Competencies

Communicates Effectively
Learning Quickly
Serving Customers
Delivering High Quality Work
Adapting to Others

Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED

Required Certifications

Working Environment

Indoor work, operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, repetitive motion. Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi-functioning printer and calculator.
Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business 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.


Nearest Major Market: San Antonio
Job Segment: Power Plant Operator, Power Plant, Testing, Database, Energy, Technology

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