WSC_Co-op - IT Infrastructure/Cyber Security Intern

Nebraska Public Power District•Columbus, NE

1d•$30•Onsite

About The Position

Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) has an immediate opening for a WSC_Co-op - IT Infrastructre/Cyber Security Intern located at the Columbus General Office in Columbus, Nebraska. Position closes March 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Central Time. This is a temporary position in cooperation with the Wayne State College Growing Together program. Applications are limited to students currently enrolled in the Wayne State College Career Scholars program who will be entering their Senior year in the Fall of 2026. Approximate assignment dates are from August 17, 2026 - April 30, 2027, and the successful candidate will be required to work 30-40 hours per week as outlined in the program guide. This position is located at the NPPD Corporate General Office in Columbus, NE. Join our team as a WSC_Co-op - IT Infrastructure/Cyber Security and become an important part of our NPPD story.  We are proud of our history, powering every corner of Nebraska, every day, for half a century.  We recognize that it takes a diverse group of individuals to move forward in the rapidly changing energy industry, and now is the time to power our own transformation.  Come with us on our journey, walking alongside teammates and our customers, leading the way in providing safe, reliable, sustainable energy for all Nebraskans, all while protecting our environment, powering our lives, and realizing our dreams. That’s NPPD…the Power of People. Get to know us more here. Position Summary The WSC_Co-op - IT Infrastructure/Cyber Security Intern is an entry-level role designed to provide student interns with a broad range of experiences that support infrastructure and cyber security concepts in a real-world business setting. The intern will gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced Infrastructure and Cyber Security Systems Analysts. The incumbent will be assisting and participating in day-to-day operations with multiple systems such as servers, virtualization, Active Directory, Linux, containers, vulnerability assessments, incident response activities, monitoring security systems, configuration management databases, and IT Service Management software.

Requirements

The Intern must be enrolled at Wayne State College and a member of the Career Scholars Cooperative Education Program with senior standing at the time of assignment, majoring in Computer Science and/or Information Systems.
Incumbent may travel to various NPPD locations throughout the state of Nebraska and must have and maintain a valid driver's license for the duration of the position.
Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others on multiple activities, with flexibility to manage competing demands and changing priorities.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Excellent analytical problem-solving skills.
Must be customer-service oriented and adaptable to ongoing change.

Responsibilities

Gain exposure to infrastructure systems, security requirements, and security controls and the implementation of related systems.
Assist with support of products including servers, virtual server farms, corporate firewalls, Active Directory, CMDB, ITSM, endpoint detection and response, vulnerability management, backups and replication, security information and event management systems, and assist with email protection, including analysis of suspicious emails reported by employees.
Interact with professionals from various departments, such as IT, development, and management, to understand the organization’s overall security needs and objectives.
Learn how to communicate effectively about infrastructure and cyber security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Receive mentorship and guidance from experienced infrastructure and cyber security professionals who will provide insights and knowledge to help you grow in the field.
Stay updated on the latest technical trends, threats, and best practices through team discussions, training sessions, and independent research.
Apply theoretical knowledge from your coursework to real-world scenarios and challenges.
Contribute to improving the organization’s technology and cyber security posture, which has a direct impact on its operations, data protection, and reputation.
Accountable for other duties as assigned.