Cybersecurity Operations & Compliance Intern at Georgia System Operations Corporation in Tucker, GA, USA

Job description

• Support Cyber Resilience, Compliance Readiness, and Critical Infrastructure Protection
• Georgia System Operations Corporation (GSOC) is seeking a Cybersecurity Operations & Compliance Intern to support the Security Operations organization within Operations. This opportunity provides hands-on exposure to cybersecurity operations, security engineering, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, access management, and the regulatory programs that help protect critical electric infrastructure.
• As a Cybersecurity Operations & Compliance Intern, you will work alongside experienced security operations, engineering, and compliance professionals while contributing to meaningful technical and regulatory initiatives. You will help support day-to-day cyber operations, documentation, evidence collection, compliance readiness, and operational continuity during potential NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) audit activities.
• This opportunity is ideal for a technically curious and analytical student who enjoys investigating security topics, organizing complex information, solving problems, and learning how cybersecurity and regulatory compliance support reliable electric system operations.

Responsibilities

• As a Cybersecurity Operations & Compliance Intern, you will support projects and recurring activities that contribute to cyber resilience, operational continuity, compliance readiness, and critical infrastructure protection.
• Support cyber threat intelligence activities, including assigned research, review, analysis, and documentation.
• Assist with vulnerability management activities and related tracking, documentation, or remediation support.
• Support access management processes and cybersecurity-related operational requests.
• Assist with cybersecurity and NERC CIP compliance programs, evidence collection, documentation, and audit-readiness activities.
• Work with Windows systems, security tools, and networking concepts in support of day-to-day cyber operations.
• Collaborate with security engineering, cyber operations, and compliance team members to helpmaintain operational continuity during audit-related activities.
• Organize project findings,maintain accurate records, and communicate progress, questions, or barriers to the appropriate team members.
• Participate in technical discussions and continuous improvement initiatives while developing an understanding of cybersecurity operations in a regulated environment.
• Present a summary of your projects, accomplishments, outcomes, and key learnings at the conclusion of the assignment.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in a degree program in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, ora related field.
• Interest in cybersecurity operations, security engineering, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, access management, regulatory compliance, or critical infrastructure protection.
• Relevant technical knowledge or coursework involving computer science, cybersecurity, system administration, Windows systems, security tools, or networking.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to research issues, organize information, and document findings.
• Attention to detail and a commitment tomaintaining accurate security, compliance, and operational documentation.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to ask thoughtful questions and communicate progress or barriers.
• Ability to work collaboratively, receive feedback, learn new security tools and processes, and contribute to team goals.
• Strong organization and time-management skills, including the ability to manage assignments, meet deadlines, andmaintain accuracy.
• A professional, accountable, and learning-oriented approach to sensitive cybersecurity and compliance work.
• Cybersecurity Operations & Engineering
• Coursework, labs, certifications, academic projects, or hands-on experience involving cybersecurity, Windows systems, system administration, security tools, or networking.
• Exposure to threat intelligence, vulnerability management, access management, security operations, or technical documentation.
• Interest in developing practical skills that support cyber resilience, operational continuity, and security engineering.
• Compliance & Critical Infrastructure
• Coursework, projects, or interest involving regulatory compliance, evidence management, audit readiness, governance, or critical infrastructure protection.
• Interest in learning how NERC CIP compliance supports the protection of critical electric infrastructure.
• Ability to organize detailed records and handle assignments requiring accuracy, confidentiality, and consistent follow-through.

Skills

Required

• Attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively

Benefits

• Working at GSOC means more than completing an internship--it's an opportunity to contribute to work that matters while developing technical and professional skills that can support your future career.
• Meaningful Work
• Contribute to projects and recurring activities that support cybersecurity operations, compliance readiness, operational continuity, and critical infrastructure protection.
• Hands-On Technical & Compliance Exposure
• Gain practical exposure to threat intelligence, vulnerability management, access management, Windows systems, security tools, networking concepts, NERC CIP documentation, evidence collection, and audit-readiness support.
• Coaching & Mentorship
• Learn from experienced security operations, engineering, and compliance professionals who can provide guidance, feedback, and insight into cybersecurity within the electric utility industry.
• Professional Development
• Build transferable skills through technical assignments, research, analysis, documentation, audit support, feedback, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Future Career Opportunities
• Successful students may be considered for future internships, co-op rotations, or full-time opportunities when business need, role availability, graduation timing, and qualifications align.