Job Specifications

We are seeking students who are eager to learn, self-motivated and are comfortable working independently. This internship will make an impact! You will support and assist with real-life projects in our Enterprise Cybersecurity Division. These projects are designed to enhance your communication and teamwork skills, as you will be collaborating with individuals across all functions in our organization. You will work alongside professionals in your field, gaining in-depth knowledge about the energy industry and the areas of IT, cybersecurity and more. You will apply what you have learned in school to impactful projects within a publicly traded, multi-state utility and energy company. Learn more about our internship program here: https://careers.blackhillsenergy.com/students

PAY: $17 per hour (set by job function/department)

• Additional benefits include meaningful work, relocation benefits, remote work options, intern week experience, casual dress code, plus you'll earn 401k contributions during your internship.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Enterprise Cybersecurity Operations, Sr Mgr

LOCATION: Our Corporate Headquarters in Rapid City, South Dakota.

• Relocation allowance of $1,000.00 provided to assist with moving for applicants who meet critera. Details about this package will be shared during the interview and offer process.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• College junior or above working towards a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related area of study. If you are a recent graduate, you must be within 1 year of your graduation date.
• No experience required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assist with research, development, testing, and implementation of security plans, products, and control techniques.
• Assist with cyber threat intelligence analysis, product creation, and communication.
• Assist with various automation and/or cybersecurity process enhancement initiatives.
• Participation in the Company's industry orientation experiences, which may include some travel and overnight stays. Prepare and present a synopsis of experience with the Company at the end of the internship.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• General understanding of information technology, cybersecurity / information security concepts.
• Working knowledge of one or more of the following: Windows Server OS, UNIX/Linux OS, firewall or NextGen Firewall installation/administration, IDS/IPS products, vulnerability assessment and management products, networks (routing, switching, design, etc.), scripting/programming (Perl, Python, PowerShell, etc.), EDR/XDR tools and techniques, SIEM/SOAR tools and techniques.
• Critical thinking, curiosity, desire to learn/share, creativity, and initiative.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with employees and various business contacts in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Ability to prepare and give presentations.
• Attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of business information.

MENTAL/PHYSICAL DESCRIPTIONS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

The mental and physical descriptions are representative of the activities an employee in an office job performs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mental description: Understand, remember, apply oral and/or written instructions or other information, and communicate routine factual information. Apply common sense in performing job functions, usually within a set of rules or guidelines.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee continuously accesses, inputs, and retrieves electronic information and communicates regarding the information. Employee frequently moves about the office space. Employee must be able to operate routine office equipment including computers and similar equipment. Must be able to routinely perform this work for an average of 6-8 hours per day and occasional extended hours as necessary. Must be capable of regular, reliable, and timely attendance.

Specific lifting abilities required by this job include: Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or continuously to lift, carry, push, pull or sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if moving about is only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Work environment: Routinely perform work indoors in climate-controlled shared work area with moderate noise level. Willing to travel occasionally (less than 10 days per year) by automobile (as driver and passenger), commercial airlines, rental vehicles and public transportation and be able to lodge in public facilities. Must have proper licensing to operate a motor vehicle.

This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for employees in this position. Job descriptions may and do change periodically. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.

About our Company: We are a customer, growth and safety focused utility company that is dedicated to our communities. We improve life with energy as an energy partner of choice. Our diverse culture fuels unique perspectives, opening doors to new insights and possibilities. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, we have over 3000 employees and serve 1.3 million natural gas and electric utility customers across eight states (South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Arkansas).

Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Black Hills Energy does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran.