Intern/Co-Op - Cyber Security, Security Engineering & GRC Internship

Consumers Energy is Michigan’s largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state’s 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Consumers Energy knows job number one is to keep the lights on for customers. We are committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7.

Location: The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance from the assigned location(s) or willing to relocate.

- For consideration, please remember to upload your College Transcript(s) [official OR unofficial] and supporting documentation into the "Supporting Documents" section of your application

- This position is not eligible for sponsorship

Why should you join our team?

The Security Internship Program is geared toward current college students who have a passion for Cyber Security, Security Engineering and GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance) as well as an interest in the energy industry. The Security Internship Program at Consumers Energy is a key component of realizing the Security organization’s vision of “A World Class Security Program Built at the Best Place to Work in Michigan”.

What you will do:

Our interns work as part of a larger team to provide services and support for Cyber Security, Security Engineering and GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance) activities. Cyber security roles are technical in nature and involve either deploying new security technologies or using our existing tools and processes to detect and respond to security incidents. Security engineering roles build and maintain new security platforms, capabilities and solutions, and set enterprise security standards to ensure projects adhere to them. GRC roles work on privacy & risk initiatives, ITAM projects and assist our compliance team. The work will be challenging, equivalent to an entry level role, but in a collaborative team environment where you can learn from industry leaders.

In addition to working alongside full-time employees carrying out the Security strategy for Consumers Energy, Security Interns will have the option to participate in several additional events within the program, including intern networking events, company tours and the consistently top-ranked event, the Intern Competition.

There are so many new, exciting opportunities in Security and an exciting time for Consumers Energy; be a part of this great organization!

IMPORTANT NOTE: This posting does not represent a specific position and is posted for the purpose of collecting resumes for students interested in a Security internship opportunity with Consumers Energy. Opportunities are primarily for summer 2026 Internships but may also include part-time year-round internships if needed by the business.

Due to the nature of this posting, and alignment to recruitment season, applications will be collected from September through November 1st. Response to your application may be delayed due to the extended application period. The best way to stand out will be to visit us on a virtual platform this year or through a recruiting event.

We encourage you to apply if you possess the following:

Actively enrolled and pursuing a bachelor's or master’s degree in:

- Computer Engineering

- Computer Science

- Information Systems

- Data Analytics

- Business

- Other related field

A minimum GPA of 2.7 or higher is required.

The following skills and experience may set you apart:

- Prior work experience or internship is preferred

- Hands-on experience with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required

- Critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication skills

- Knowledge of MS Outlook

- Knowledge of regulatory frameworks

- Experience with MS Visio

- Technology (computers, mobile devices, security cameras, etc.)

- Networking concepts

- Operating Systems

- Phishing

- Security Monitoring / Forensics / Malware Analysis

- Vulnerability Management

This position will be located in Jackson and travel within the State of Michigan may be required. This role is hybrid with 3 days in the office at our Jackson headquarters and 2 days remote work. Leaders will discuss the work arrangements which best fit the nature of the work along with overall business needs.

Why should you join our team?

At Consumers Energy, we offer more than just a place to work. We foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability, and we take pride in offering our co-workers excellent benefits and compensation packages. We are deliberately creating an inclusive culture that makes our diverse team of co-workers feel valued, supported, and empowered every day. We're a company made up of thousands of people, all with different stories to share and work to do, but we stand united in our company purpose: world class performance delivering hometown service.

What we offer:

- Competitive compensation packages

- Medical, Dental and Vision

- 401k with company match

- Paid parental leave

- Up to 13 paid Holidays

- Paid time off

- Educational Assistance Program

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

We, at CMS Energy, value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. It is part of our DNA. We treat our employees with respect, we treat each other fairly and we value the opinions of others. We are passionate about building and nurturing an environment where everyone feels included. We don’t discriminate. We seek to learn about each other and better understand our unique differences. Our uniqueness makes us authentic. We create safe spaces where everyone can be who they truly are. We invite difficult conversations and uncomfortable topics. We value diverse perspectives; this is what makes us great together. We harbor an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. Our Employee Resource Groups, Women in Energy (WE), Minority Advisory Panel (MAP), Pride Alliance of Consumers Energy (PACE), GENERGY, capABLE, Interfaith and Veterans Advisory Panel (VAP) are key enablers to living the values of our company culture: Caring, Empowered, Deliberate, Agility, and Ownership.

All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

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