IT & Security Auditing Intern
About RF:
ReliabilityFirst Corporation is a regulator focused on preserving and enhancing reliability, security, and resilience of the Bulk Power System across 13 states and the District of Columbia. ReliabilityFirst is uniquely positioned to work closely with transmission, generation, and other power companies as well as the federal government to help identify and ensure the mitigation of operational risks and physical and cyber security threats to the electric grid.
Culture Statement:
At ReliabilityFirst, we are more than just a team – we are a community of dedicated professionals committed to ensuring the reliability and security of the electric grid. Our people are our greatest asset, and we believe that their diverse backgrounds, skills, and experiences are what drive our success. If you’re looking for a career that offers competitive compensation, generous benefits, work-life harmony, and the opportunity to be part of a mission that matters, then we invite you to join us at ReliabilityFirst. Together, we can ensure a reliable and secure electric grid for today and tomorrow.
Purpose of Position:
The primary function of the IT & Security Auditing Intern is to gain experience in IT/Security auditing in the electrical utility industry while also providing support to the team in process oversight and efficiency gains. This position will have two main focuses: to provide support to the Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Auditing team and to independently study how to utilize Microsoft Copilot to help increase efficiency for the team. This intern will have the opportunity to work and learn alongside the auditing teams in ReliabilityFirst (RF) as well as other teams who support the auditing process such as IT and Risk and Analytic departments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Learn Microsoft’s AI Copilot and its capabilities to identify potential implementation to auditing processes with the goal of increasing department/procedural efficiencies
- Shadow CIP team members, learn/assist in their responsibilities; document, review evidence, and discover areas for improvement in auditing processes
- Collaborate frequently with the CIP team on tasks and use newfound knowledge of the industry to develop tools for the team to enhance efficiencies in their daily work
- Identify emerging technologies in the CIP and security area to anticipate new trends through research and team discussions
Qualifications:
- Pursuing degree in Computer Science, Information Systems/Security, Computer or Systems Engineering, Business Analytics, or related technical field resulting in demonstrated ability to perform the major duties required
- Ability to work independently and be a motivated self-learner
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office 360 products
Desirable:
- Experience with IT, IT networking, cloud, security, AI, database, database coding, and other related tasks to this position
- Certifications or progress towards certificates/licensures such as CISSP, CISA, GIAC, etc. from established Information Security providers e.g. ISC², ISACA, SANS
- Ability to think in creative ways to help identify more efficient processes
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
ReliabilityFirst is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants in accordance with local and federal laws. ReliabilityFirst's mission is to preserve and enhance bulk power system reliability and security. This mission cannot be accomplished without a diverse and inclusive staff - one that at all levels feels empowered, valued, respected, and engaged.
Learn more at: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at RF (rfirst.org)