Fall 2026 Co-op, Security Engineer (Undergraduate|Graduate)

You'll gain hands-on experience with:

• Enterprise security tools and technologies used to protect large-scale systems * Networking and operating systems (Windows/Linux) in real-world environments * Cybersecurity workflow automation and scripting with Python or PowerShell * Designing and implementing technical security controls and reference architectures * Cloud security concepts across platforms like Azure and AWS

A great day in this role means:

Building your understanding of enterprise security technologies while solving real-world cybersecurity challenges. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, learn from experienced engineers, and see how your contributions directly strengthen the reliability and security of critical infrastructure. This is a unique opportunity because:

• You'll gain deep exposure to enterprise security tools and how organizations use them to protect their mission * Early-career access to security architecture and engineering concepts typically learned later in your career * Opportunities to contribute to foundational security controls and frameworks used across the organization * Work that directly impacts system reliability and infrastructure protection

Details at a Glance:

• Term: August 19 - December 11, 2026 | Full-time | Paid

• Location: Carmel, IN | Housing available for qualified students

• Academic Level: Graduate or Undergraduate (Juniors or Seniors)

• Degree: Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Technology, or Computer Engineering

Required Technical Skills:

• Foundational knowledge of networking (firewalls, TCP/IP concepts)

• Familiarity with Windows and/or Linux operating systems

• Understanding of cybersecurity tools and concepts (IDS, EDR, NDR, SIEM)

• Exposure to technical security controls (e.g., CIS benchmarks, STIGs)

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS

• Scripting experience with Python or PowerShell

• Coursework, projects, or internships related to cybersecurity, networking, or system security

• Interest in security engineering, architecture, or automation

By the End of Your Co-op, You'll Walk Away With:

• Real-world experience in cyber defense and protecting critical infrastructure

• Exposure to security engineering, architecture, and technical control implementation

• The ability to apply classroom knowledge to practical cybersecurity challenges

• Professional collaboration experience with cross-functional teams across IT and operations

About MISO

MISO manages the electricity superhighway in the Central U.S. Through use of groundbreaking research and advanced technology, our highly skilled employees ensure power flows reliably to 45 million customers. Operating the electricity grid, running a robust energy market, planning for a bright future - it's what our immensely talented and dedicated team does every day.

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