Cybersecurity Analyst Intern/Co-op Conversion 2027

dukeenergy

Cybersecurity governance and risk analyst intern/co-op supporting Duke Energy’s electric utility compliance. Performing audits, risk assessments, data analysis, and cyber defense reporting.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance, with a strong ability to analyze and synthesize data for effective decision-making. Proficient in conducting audits, performing risk assessments, and ensuring adherence to cybersecurity frameworks and regulations.

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Cybersecurity Frameworks (NIST)Risk Management ProcessesData Analysis and SynthesisAuditing Technical SystemsCompliance Monitoring

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Hard Skills

Cybersecurity GovernanceRisk AssessmentData ProcessingImpact AssessmentService Performance ReviewSecurity Configuration GuidelinesIncident ReportingTrend AnalysisMathematical ModelingSupply Chain Risk Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsAbility to Work IndependentlyAdaptability to ChangeProblem-Solving SkillsIntegrity in Handling Confidential Information

Industry Keywords

ComplianceAuditingCybersecurityRegulatory ExperienceUtility Experience

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Solve or assist in solving cybersecurity governance and risk problems in areas of specialization under general supervision
Develop skills and ability to work with greater independence
Validate the organization against policies, guidelines, procedures, regulations, and laws to ensure compliance
Review service performance reports, identify significant issues and variances, initiate corrective actions, and follow up on outstanding issues
Evaluate, analyze, and synthesize large quantities of data into high-quality fused targeting/intelligence products
Support compliance activities, including security configuration guideline adherence and compliance monitoring
Provide ongoing optimization and problem-solving support
Recognize possible security violations and report incidents as required
Perform cyber defense trend analysis and reporting
Conduct audits or reviews of technical systems
Perform impact and risk assessments
Process collected data for follow-on analysis
Research current technology to understand required system or network capabilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

0-2 years of utility, cybersecurity, auditing, compliance, regulatory, or related experience
Duke Energy intern/co-op experience
Knowledge of validating organizations against policies, guidelines, procedures, regulations, and laws
Knowledge of reviewing service performance reports and following up on corrective actions
Ability to evaluate, analyze, and synthesize large quantities of data
Working knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST
Knowledge of risk management processes, including assessing and mitigating risk
Ability to work effectively with defined direction
Demonstrated ability to work independently with supervisory review and direction
Excellent listening and communication skills, verbal and written
Ability to absorb change and continue with positive results
Skill in conducting audits or reviews of technical systems
Skill in performing impact/risk assessments
Skill in processing collected data for follow-on analysis
Ability to recognize possible security violations and report incidents
Ability to manage confidential information with a high degree of integrity
Ability to create and utilize mathematical or statistical models
Knowledge of IT supply chain security and supply chain risk management policies, requirements, and procedures
Must be able to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay and benefits
Friendly work environment
Opportunities for growth and development
Recognition for your work
5-15% travel requirements
Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable) No