Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is about more than power. We're about the power of relationships. Our employees have the opportunity to work together to ensure electricity is delivered reliably and affordably to the millions of people living in our service territory. We have been voted one of Arkansas' Best Places to work by Arkansas Business and we are looking for a member of our team who is passionate about our mission to keep the lights on!
We have a core ideology here at SPP that we stand by: Do the right thing, for the right reason, in the right way.
Summer 2026 Information Security and Access Management Internship - Identity and Access Management Analyst!
Join Southwest Power Pool (SPP) this summer as an IT Intern and gain hands-on experience in implementing and maintaining the security architecture for IT systems. You'll work with a variety of IT subject matter experts to help design, implement, and support cybersecurity controls and solutions both technology- and process-based ensuring the protection and security of SPP's information system assets.
As an IAM Intern, you'll assist with the design, development, implementation, and management of identity and access management processes and systems that align with SPP's enterprise-wide security and governance strategy. Your work will play a vital role in ensuring accurate, secure, and compliant operations across critical applications used by SPP and its members.
What You'll Do
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Support day-to-day identity and access management operations, ensuring proper provisioning, de-provisioning, and access reviews.
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Conduct data analysis and cleanup to support compliance and audit requirements.
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Assist in system maintenance, patching, and real-time troubleshooting of IAM applications.
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Participate in user acceptance and performance testing to validate system updates.
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Help develop and document security policies, procedures, and standards.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure IAM practices align with SPP's cybersecurity strategy.
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Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in access control and governance.
Internship Overview
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Duration: 10-12 weeks, full-time (Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
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Format: Onsite internship with rotations to various IT departments as needed
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Compensation: Paid internship with housing available (if needed)
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Engagement: Teaming activities and professional development opportunities outside of regular work hours
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Capstone: Interns will deliver a final presentation showcasing lessons learned and knowledge gained
What We're Looking For
- College student entering their senior year working toward a bachelor's degree or above in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or a related field
- 3.0 GPA or higher
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Strong interest in cybersecurity, IT systems, and technology solutions
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An expressed desire to work in the power industry
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Excellent teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills
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Eagerness to learn and contribute to real-world cybersecurity projects
Work Environment:
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Southwest Power Pool Inc.
415 N McKinley
Little Rock
Arkansas United States
www.spp.org
