Information Technology Intern (Summer 2025 - Cybersecurity)

The Information Technology Intern will report to the Cybersecurity Manager and work with other IT team members in person in our Cincinnati, OH office. This position is a full-time internship opportunity for Summer 2025 semester (May through late July/early August) with flexible start and end dates that align with your school semester. Hopeful application timeline: application will be open until early October with interviews occurring on a rolling basis throughout September and October and candidate selected by late October.

About us:

Phillips Edison & Company takes PRIDE in creating great omni-channel grocery-anchored shopping experiences and improving communities, one center at a time. PECO’s culture is fueled by the ENERGY our team brings to work every day – to find creative solutions and create value for our centers, our investors, our communities and the greater world around us. PECO’s culture is driven by our team’s CONNECTION to each other and the communities in which we live and work. PECO embraces the OPPORTUNITY to source and implement creative and sustainable programs to create a positive impact on the environment.

Phillips Edison’s operating platform provides retail services including acquisition, redevelopment, leasing and management of grocery-anchored retail centers.

What you’ll do:

The Information Technology Intern will report to the Cybersecurity Manager and work with other IT team members in person in our Cincinnati, OH office.

• Monitors security events to identify anomalies and possible incidents within the network
• Performs historical analysis of logs associated with security events
• Demonstrated interest in cybersecurity technologies/security operations to include perform research and analysis of tools and procedures
• Conduct Cybersecurity training, briefings, presentations for multiple levels of business
• Participate in documenting and publishing security related workflows and procedures to mitigate vulnerabilities and recommend changes to system or system components
• Ensure compliance with corporate cybersecurity policies and procedures.
• Support the implementation of network and computer security.
• Implement software fixes (patches) to remove system vulnerabilities.
• Perform security assessments of applications and systems using penetration and vulnerability testing and risk analysis.
• Configure and troubleshoot network and endpoint cybersecurity tools.
• Review security logs and analyze alerts for indications of compromise.
• Investigate intrusion incidents and conducts forensic investigations.
• Respond immediately to cybersecurity-related incidents and provides a thorough post-event analysis.
• Research and identify cybersecurity trends and best practices.

What you’ll learn:

Throughout the internship term this role provides the student with the following:

• Learn the IT process and systems used within the IT department
• Learn or further develop the process of documenting work performed on projects and communicating effectively with supervisors and company personnel
• Further develop skills required to interact with other professionals at varying levels of the company
• Further develop time management skills and the ability to be responsible for more than one project at a time

What we’re looking for:

• A current university student enrolled in a degree seeking program studying Computer Science, Information Systems or another business-related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Ability to work independently, with direction and guidance, and on a team (as needed)
• Excellent organizational skills with proven ability to balance multiple priorities at once

Why PECO?

With consistent recognition as one of Cincinnati's top workplaces for 7 consecutive years, PECO's success as one of the nation's largest owners and operators of grocery-anchored shopping centers is driven by a strong employee culture and a small company feel. PECO values diversity, equity, and inclusion through various employee resource groups, and offers numerous wellness programs – including an on-site fitness facility and fitness classes. At PECO, associates enjoy meaningful interactions with one another, creating an energetic, high performing, yet relaxed work environment where individuals truly enjoy being a part of the team.