Intern, Cybersecurity Analyst

SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

JOB TITLE: Intern – Cybersecurity Analyst

REQUISITION:  INF00C9

DEPARTMENT: Information Security - F&M Service Center

LOCATION: Kansas City, Missouri

PAY RANGE: $20.00 - $24.00 / Hour

Full-Time Internship Position for Summer 2025

Scheduled Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Schedule flexible) 

It's never too early to start searching for your dream career. If you're ready to apply the principles you've been learning at school in the real world, Evergy is the place for you Hands-on experience is what our internship programs are all about. Our programs offer students an opportunity to gain insight and meaningful experience while also allowing us to identify talented prospective employees. Many of our interns go on to develop successful careers at Evergy.

As an intern, you'll have real responsibilities, and you'll work on productive assignments with actual business interactions. We know that you work hard, so we help you play hard while you are here. We provide a number of intern events throughout the summer to burn some extra energy, including volunteer events, power plant tours, lunch and learns, and more

Intern Description:

This position is in Evergy’s Cybersecurity Operations & Network Infrastructure Center.  This team is tasked with monitoring for and responding to cybersecurity threats. This is a terrific opportunity for an intern that has an interest in this field and wants to learn what it is like to protect part of the United States critical infrastructure.

Job tasks include but not limited to:

• Monitor and respond to security events using various cybersecurity tools
• Triage alerts and incidents, identifying potential threats and operational issues
• Contribute to maintaining and improving security and operational processes
• Stay up to date on the latest security threats and trends
• Review suspicious emails submitted by staff
• Develop familiarity with Evergy’s systems, environments, and processes
• Perform threat and vulnerability analysis as well as security advisory services
• Learn how to apply cybersecurity & network concepts & frameworks to real-world circumstances
• Develop critical thinking skills and communication of analyses (written and verbal)
• Have a great learning experience.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Candidate must be a US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or foreign national of a Generally Authorized Destination (GAD) due to 10 CFR 810 regulations
• Candidate must be currently enrolled in a university or technical program in one of the following or a related technical field: Cybersecurity, Information Security, or Computer Science.
• Candidate must be able to work on-site at one of our Kansas City locations at least one day per week

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Required:

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure
• Dependable, self-motivated, and detail-oriented
• Excellent prioritization, collaboration, & communication skills (written & verbal).  
• Love to solve problems and have a passion for learning
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with other company personnel. 
• Solid understanding of networking protocols, security technologies, and operating systems (Windows, Linux, etc.)
• Experience with incident detection, response, and resolution processes preferred
• Experience using security information and event management (SIEM) tools, antivirus software, and incident response procedures
• Proficiency in the Office 365 suite of products (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 
• Able to handle multiple priorities and operate efficiently and effectively
• Capacity to adapt to evolving cybersecurity threats and technologies
• Passion for cybersecurity and a desire to contribute to critical infrastructure protection 

Working Conditions:

When in the office the location will be in an operations center working along co-workers at monitoring stations, working virtually from the home requires your systems and to be in a secure space. Working as a cybersecurity analyst requires sitting/standing at a workstation for prolonged periods of time. 

Evergy has a clear mission – To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know that to lead the responsible energy transition and provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers and communities, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. So, our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. We are committed to celebrating diversity and building a team where everyone – regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status – has a voice and can bring their best every day. We know that the more diverse and inclusive we are, the better we will be. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Disclaimer: The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.