Cybersecurity Co-Op

About the role

Ameren’s Digital IT organization helps execute Cybersecurity functions, including Cybersecurity Architecture, Engagement, Situational Awareness, Operations, Threat Hunting, Vulnerability Management, Incident Response, Forensics, and Governance. This Spring Co-op (January – August 2027) offers hands-on experience supporting the Corporate Cyber Security Program.

Responsibilities

• Assist in securing Ameren systems by supporting policies, processes, and technologies to reduce overall risk to Ameren's assets.
• Assist with technical documentation for problems, procedures, and policies as needed for support of the Corporate Cyber Security Program.
• Analyze, respond to, and implement requests involving changes to access or configurations of corporate computer-based resources.
• Help identify current and future project security needs.
• Assist in risk assessments through interviews, evaluation of mitigations via technical artifacts, and process assessments.
• Gather requirements from leaders, stakeholders, and other parties to deliver on initiatives.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Completed Cybersecurity classes preferred.
• Minimum 2.5 GPA.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, computer systems, and network infrastructure.
• Creative problem-solving and proactive learning, with strong analytical, management, communication, and human relations skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively, take initiative, work independently, and meet deadlines.

Pay

$21.00 - $30.00 per hour, determined by skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, and internal equity.