Cybersecurity Intern - Summer 2027

Location: Columbus, OH

Job Posting End Date

11-30-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Summer Internship Program at American Electric Power

Each summer, American Electric Power welcomes the brightest and most driven college students to join our 10-to-12-week paid internship program.

Why Join Us?

This is your chance to embark on an exciting journey where you can make a real impact from day one! You’ll learn directly from industry leaders, collaborate with a dynamic team, and engage in mentorship opportunities while working on individual projects that showcase your unique talents. We’re dedicated to your growth, offering comprehensive training and development programs tailored to enhance your skills and deepen your understanding of the electric utility industry.

Job Description

What You’ll Do

Work alongside cybersecurity professionals and gain exposure to how cybersecurity protects an enterprise organization, its systems, data, and technology.

Participate in cybersecurity projects and technology initiatives that support the organization’s overall security program.

Assist with analyzing data and information to identify trends, potential risks, issues, and opportunities to improve cybersecurity processes.

Support cybersecurity assessments, reviews, testing, or monitoring activities based on team needs.

Help document cybersecurity processes, procedures, requirements, findings, and security controls.

Gain exposure to areas of cybersecurity such as security operations, risk and compliance, vulnerability management, identity and access management, cloud security, security engineering, and threat analysis.

Research emerging cybersecurity technologies, threats, vulnerabilities, and industry practices.

Collaborate with cybersecurity, business, and technology teams to understand security needs and contribute to projects and initiatives.

Assist with identifying opportunities to improve security processes, controls, and operational efficiency.

Help prepare reports, documentation, presentations, and other materials to communicate cybersecurity findings and project updates.

Participate in team meetings and learning opportunities to build knowledge of cybersecurity practices in a large enterprise environment.

You'll leave the internship with a stronger understanding of how cybersecurity operates within a real-world enterprise environment and how different cybersecurity functions work together to protect people, systems, information, and technology

What We're Looking For

Education requirements are listed below

Required

Pursuing an Associate AND/OR Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Must be at least 18 years old.

Graduation date must be December 2027 or later.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship (OPT, CPT not eligible).

Preferred

Demonstrated interest in cybersecurity, information security, information technology, or related technical fields.

Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts such as security controls, threats and vulnerabilities, authentication and authorization, network security, data protection, or risk management.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Ability to organize, analyze, and interpret information or data.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Curiosity and willingness to learn new technologies, cybersecurity concepts, tools, and processes.

Experience with Microsoft Excel or other tools used to organize, analyze, or present data.

Exposure to programming or scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, Java, JavaScript, or SQL is a plus but not required.

Familiarity with cybersecurity tools, cloud technologies, operating systems, networking, or security concepts is a plus but not required.

Previous technical experience gained through coursework, academic projects, student organizations, internships, part-time employment, labs, or personal projects is a plus.

Participation in cybersecurity-related coursework, competitions, student organizations, certifications, labs, or independent learning is considered a plus but is not required.

Don’t miss this chance to jumpstart your career with American Electric Power!

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do!

At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade

Co-Op/Intern-001

Compensation Range

$ - $

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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