Discover a POWERful career at Associated Electric! Our organization offers challenging and rewarding work with career development and internal mobility opportunities - all within a family friendly and community centric culture. Our purpose is simple - to provide safe, reliable and affordable energy for our member-owners. At Associated Electric, one of the largest electric cooperatives in the nation, opportunities to gain valuable experience and contribute new ideas in an ever-changing industry are endless.

　　We are currently seeking applicants for a Cybersecurity Intern in the Cyber Operations Response department of our Information Services Division located in Springfield.

　　Want a chance to work on the front lines with a highly talented cybersecurity team with a mission of keeping the lights on? Well, you are in luck because a Cybersecurity Internship is available at our Headquarters facility located in Springfield, Missouri. This is a paid internship that offers full-time employment during the summer with the opportunity to continue on a part time basis during the fall and spring semesters. Normal working days are Monday through Friday. You could also potentially receive course credit while working at AECI! Contact your school’s career center for more information.

　　Qualified applicants must be currently enrolled in a four year or advanced degree program in a computer-related field and have a passion for cybersecurity and continue to be enrolled while employed.

　　This internship will have the opportunity to work side by side with our talented cybersecurity team and work on state-of-the-art projects like:

　　Red Team / Blue Team testing (Ethical Hacking)

　　Assisting in response to cybersecurity threats in real-time

　　Leverage sophisticated tools to reduce the risk of exploitation & compromise across a large network

　　Utilize tools to automate and detect indicators of compromise

　　Assist with training our employees to become defenders of our technologies

　　To apply for a position, please visit www.aeci.org/careers . You will be able to upload additional applicant documents (i.e. resume, cover letter). AECI is fully committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity and affirmative action in all aspects of employment. Please contact us if you require assistance in filling out an application. Individuals with disabilities should request reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to an appointment.

　　 External posting date: 1/19/2024

　　An equal opportunity employer and provider/disability/veteran. (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf)

　　Applying for a position at Thomas Hill Energy Center and/or New Madrid Power Plant?

　　Our pre-employment testing procedure has changed effective July 19, 2022 . When you apply, you will receive an email with additional information.

　　Discover a POWERful opportunity at Associated Electric Cooperative.About 910,000 homes, farms and businesses count on their rural electric cooperatives to deliver electricity 24/7. And they do with power from Associated Electric, the wholesale power supplier to six regional generation and transmission cooperatives (G&Ts) that serve 51 local electric cooperatives in Missouri, southeast Iowa and northeast Oklahoma. Each employee at Associated Electric plays a part in providing economic and reliable power to member-owners. Associated employs about 700 people full time at one Arkansas and three Missouri locations, offering employment opportunities across a wide spectrum of technical, operational and professional disciplines. The cooperative is committed to employees and provides a competitive compensation and benefit package, as well as opportunities for personal and professional development. Associated Electric has many strengths: tremendous generation and transmission assets; a strong balance sheet; and a dedicated, talented workforce. If you are ready to work with a company whose financial position and credit ratings continue to be among the best in the country and in a work environment where leaders truly care about the well-being of the workforce, you have come to the right place.