Intern/Co-Op - Cyber Security, Physical Security & Emergency Management

Join the diverse and dynamic team that powers Michigan's largest energy provider and one of the nation's largest gas and electric combination utilities. Consumers Energy services 6.8 million of Michigan's 10 million residents - caring for our friends and neighbors in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. We embrace a cleaner and leaner utility vision focused on eliminating energy waste and adding renewable energy from sources such as wind and solar.

Why should you join our team?

The Security Internship Program is geared toward current college students who have a passion for cyber and physical security and an interest in Consumers Energy and the energy industry. The Security Internship Program at Consumers Energy is a key component of realizing the Security organization's vision of "A World Class Security Program Built at the Best Place to Work in Michigan".

What you will do:

Current college students of all levels will work as part of a larger team to provide services and support forcyber security, security engineering and physical security activities. Cyber security roles are technical in nature and involve either deploying new security technologies or using our existing tools and processes to detect and respond to security incidents. Security engineering roles build and maintain new security platforms, capabilities and solutions, and set enterprise security standards to ensure projects adhere to them. Physical security roles work with our field investigators in a variety of capacities responding to incidents, conducting investigations and completing small projects. The work will be challenging, equivalent to an entry level role, but in a collaborative team environment where you can learn from industry leaders.

In addition to working alongside full time employees carrying out the Security strategy for Consumers Energy, Security Interns will have the option to participate in several additional events within the program, including intern networking events, company tours and the consistently top-ranked event, the Intern Competition.

There are so many new, exciting opportunities in Security and such an exciting time for Consumers Energy; come be a part of this great organization.

IMPORTANT NOTE:This posting does not represent a specific position and is posted for the purpose of collecting resumes for students interested in a Security internship opportunity with Consumers Energy. Opportunities are primarily for summer 2025Internships, but may also include part-time year-round internships if needed by the business.

Due to the nature of this posting, and alignment to recruitment season, applications will be collected from September through November 1st.Response to your application may be delayed due to the extended application period. The best way to stand out will be to visit us on a virtual platform this year or through a recruiting event.

We encourage you to apply if you possess the following:

Actively enrolled and pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in:

• Computer Engineering
• Computer Science
• Information Systems
• Criminal Justice
• Other related field

A minimum GPA of 2.7 or higher is required.

The following skills and experience may set you apart:

• Prior work experience or internship is preferred
• Hands-on experience with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required
• Knowledge of MS Outlook
• Experience with MS Visio
• Technology (computers, mobile devices, security cameras, etc.)
• Networking concepts
• Operating Systems
• Phishing
• Security Monitoring / Forensics / Malware Analysis
• Vulnerability Management
• Investigations

This position will be located in Jackson and travel within the State of Michigan may be required. This role is hybrid with 3 days in the office at our Jackson headquarters and 2 days remote work.Leaders will discussthe work arrangements which best fit the nature of the work along with overall business needs.

For consideration, please remember to upload your College Transcript(s) [official OR unofficial] and supporting documentationinto the "Supporting Documents" section of your Application.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

We, at CMS Energy, value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. It is part of our DNA. We treat our employees with respect, we treat each other fairly and we value the opinions of others. We are passionate about building and nurturing an environment where everyone feels included. We don't discriminate. We seek to learn about each other and better understand our unique differences. Our uniqueness makes us authentic. We create safe spaces where everyone can be who they truly are. We invite difficult conversations and uncomfortable topics. We value diverse perspectives; this is what makes us great together. We harbor an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. Our Employee Resource Groups, Women in Energy (WE), Minority Advisory Panel (MAP), GENERGY, Capable, Interfaith, Veterans Advisory Panel (VAP) and Pride Alliance of Consumers Energy (PACE) are key enablers to living the values of our company culture: Caring, Empowered, Deliberate, Agility, and Ownership.