Cybersecurity Threat & Vulnerability Analyst – Intern/Co-op Conversion

dukeenergy

Cybersecurity Threat and Vulnerability Analyst protecting Duke Energy’s electric utility environment. Researching threats, supporting scanning and monitoring tools, and briefing stakeholders on cyber risks.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in identifying and mitigating cyber threats and vulnerabilities, utilizing knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and Cyber Kill Chain. Proficient in technical report writing and effective communication with stakeholders.

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Cybersecurity DegreeThreat AnalysisVulnerability ManagementPython ProgrammingTechnical Documentation

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Hard Skills

Cyber Threat ResearchVulnerability ScanningDDoS Attack KnowledgeTCP/IP CommunicationsUNIX/Linux ScriptingPowerShell ScriptingCyber Kill Chain MethodologyMITRE ATT&CK FrameworkNetworking FundamentalsTechnical Report Writing

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAnalytical SkillsRelationship BuildingMultitasking Ability

Tools & Technologies

Vulnerability Scanning ToolsConfiguration Monitoring ToolsOpen Source Intelligence Tools

Industry Keywords

Cybersecurity PoliciesThreat IntelligenceInformation TechnologyTelecommunications FundamentalsInternal Tactics

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityDNSLinuxOpen SourcePythonTCP/IPUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify, analyze, prioritize, and eradicate cyber threats and vulnerabilities across the Duke Energy environment
Analyze threat information and disseminate it to appropriate parties for action
Collaborate with peers, internal and external teams, and management
Support tools for vulnerability scanning, configuration monitoring, and Open Source Intelligence analysis
Follow processes and procedures defined by Cybersecurity leadership and the Threat & Vulnerability Management team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field
Duke Energy internship or co-op experience
Experience researching and assessing cyber threats and vulnerabilities
Knowledge of attack methods and techniques, including DDoS, brute force, and spoofing
Knowledge of cyber intelligence and information collection capabilities and repositories
Knowledge of cybersecurity domains, security practices, Cyber Kill Chain methodology, and MITRE ATT&CK Framework
Knowledge of telecommunications fundamentals, networking, and routing
Understanding of TCP/IP communications and network-level DNS, HTTP, and SMB protocols and applications
Knowledge of intelligence disciplines and internal tactics to anticipate or emulate threat capabilities and actions
Ability to utilize multiple intelligence sources across intelligence disciplines
Windows and UNIX/Linux command-line scripting and programming experience, including Python and PowerShell
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to create complex technical reports and provide briefings to staff and management
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Ability to research independently, multitask, and meet tight deadlines
Ability to develop and maintain relationships with internal and external business partners
Experience writing and editing technical documentation and operational procedures
Experience developing and improving work processes
Effective problem-solving and analytical skills
Knowledge of Duke Energy's cybersecurity policies
Commitment to training, self-study, and maintaining technical cybersecurity proficiency
Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Friendly work environment
Opportunities for growth and development
Recognition for your work
Competitive pay and benefits