College Intern - Telecommunications Cyber Security

Requisition ID: 19339

Join us in building a better future for Arizona!

SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

Why Work at SRP

At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.

SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

- 401(k) plan with employer matching

- Access to a recreation and fitness facility

- Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs: College interns are eligible to receive $1000 per calendar year

Summary

Phoenix-based SRP is recruiting for an Intern - OT Network Security. As an intern on the OT Network Security (OTNS) team, you will support efforts to secure and maintain operational technology environments that are critical to infrastructure operations. This role offers hands-on experience in a regulated, high-impact setting, with exposure to core network security practices and cross-functional collaboration.

The student intern will work daily scheduled hours based on the department’s needs, with a minimum requirement of 15 hours and up to 40 hours per week maximum.

What You'll Do

- Learn and adapt quickly in a dynamic environment focused on protecting critical systems.

- Assist with network documentation, asset tracking, and inventory updates.

- Support firewall change management by logging rule updates and ensuring compliance with internal processes.

- Participate in firewall rule analysis and cleanup initiatives to improve rule efficiency and audit readiness.

- Help maintain and monitor certificate inventories, track expiration timelines, and support renewal processes.

- Contribute to procedure development and documentation to support internal customers and operational consistency.

- Assist in assurance, risk, and compliance activities such as facilitating assessments and managing exceptions

- Perform routine network support tasks such as device configuration tracking and light monitoring duties.

- Gain exposure to identity governance, data visibility platforms, and endpoint protection tools.

- Understand how cross-functional teams collaborate to secure and maintain OT environments.

- Some travel between facilities may be required; the primary office is in South Scottsdale

What It Takes To Succeed

Successful candidate will demonstrate the following:

- Quick learner with a growth mindset and adaptability in fast-paced, high-impact environments

- Strong initiative, resourcefulness, and problem-solving ability

- Professional, positive, and collaborative team presence

- Clear communicator with strong interpersonal skills

- Organized, detail-oriented, and effective at managing time and priorities

- Shares knowledge and contributes to a supportive team culture

- Comfortable working independently and across cross-functional teams

- Represents the department with professionalism and discretion in regulated settings

Experience

Basic understanding of networking concepts (e.g., IP addressing, routing, switching).

- Familiarity with network security principles and common security controls.

- Awareness of operational technology (OT) environments and their role in critical infrastructure.

- Exposure to or coursework in identity governance, endpoint protection, or data visibility platforms.

- Understanding of SSL/PKI certificate concepts and lifecycle management.

Required:

- Must have driver's license and ability to travel between valley locations

Education

College level coursework (100+) from an accredited institution will be evaluated on an individual basis according to the skill/level to determine if applicable to the position by management.

Hybrid Workplace

SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, which allows employees whose jobs can be performed remotely, and who have sufficient technical capability, to telework up to three days per week. Although teleworking is available, all employees must live and work in Arizona.

Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement

To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Salt River Project (SRP) is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law.

Work Authorization

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visas.