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Intern - IT Infrastructure & Operations
internship•Allentown
About this role
Talen Energy is seeking an Intern for the Summer of 2026. Our IT Infrastructure & Operations team is responsible for the reliability, security, and performance of the technology platforms that support both corporate operations and regulated power generation assets. Our scope spans networking, cloud and on-prem infrastructure, identity and access management, end-user services, and operational monitoring, all within a highly regulated and mission-critical environment. We focus on keeping the lights on, modernizing legacy platforms, reducing technical debt, and improving operational maturity across the enterprise. This includes supporting secure remote access, hybrid cloud platforms (AWS and on-prem), enterprise networking, and IT service delivery.
Ongoing Work & Exposure
As an intern, you will gain hands-on exposure to real production environments and active initiatives, including:
Daily review and triage of IT incident and service request tickets (network, connectivity, access, and infrastructure services)
Supporting monitoring and alerting improvements to proactively identify infrastructure issues
Assisting with evaluation of work requests, coordination with internal teams and vendors, and scheduling of work
Supporting infrastructure projects ranging from small enhancements to larger modernization efforts
Ensuring hardware, software, and platforms remain within supported and secure standards
Your Role as an IT Infrastructure Intern
You will work alongside experienced infrastructure engineers and operations staff, contributing to practical initiatives that improve service reliability/security , data , automation, Virtual and Physical infrastructure .
Digital Workplace & Infrastructure Innovation – Intern Assignments
Big Picture:
Help improve the reliability, usability, and efficiency of Talen’s digital infrastructure , workplace , and IT services
Contribute real, production-ready deliverables, not theoretical exercises
Gain exposure to enterprise IT operations in a regulated energy environment
Example Assignments May Include:
Conducting data quality reviews related to identity, access, or contact information used by IT systems
Producing concise findings and recommendations that consider governance, automation, and operational impact
Assisting with the development of AI-assisted IT knowledge articles and FAQs to improve self-service
Using AI tools to analyze trends, draft technical content, and improve knowledge base searchability
Identifying common IT issues deploying Servers Network Router/Switches and Firewalls
Exploring opportunities for automated detection of recurring infrastructure or application issues
What You’ll Gain
This internship is designed to build foundational enterprise IT skills while exposing you to how technology supports a critical energy business.
Adaptability: Learn how to prioritize and execute across multiple concurrent initiatives in a fast-paced operations environment
Problem Solving: Develop structured thinking by analyzing issues, identifying root causes, and proposing practical solutions
Real World work: Rapidly expand your technical and professional skill set across infrastructure, operations, and automation
Basic Qualifications
Currently enrolled as a student at an accredited college or university
Must be a rising junior or senior pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline
Enrolled full-time with a minimum of 12 semester hours
Maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Eligible to work in the U.S. in accordance with BCIS guidelines
Able to provide an official student transcript and any other required documentation
Proven interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and work effectively with others
Demonstrated leadership potential through academic, extracurricular, or community involvement
Internship eligibility ends upon graduation from the academic program
Talen Energy is seeking a skilled and proactive Cybersecurity GRC Analyst Intern to join our dynamic cybersecurity team. The Cyber Analyst Intern will play a critical role in identifying, managing, and mitigating risks related to information security and ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulations, and internal policies.
What will you own?
Security Policy Development: Collaborate in the development and refinement of security policies aligning to NIST Cybersecurity Framework (NIST CSF).
Risk Assessments and Decision-Making: You will work on quantifying and prioritizing risks to assist in decision-making.
Compliance Monitoring and Updates: Assist in ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory requirements including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX).
Identity Governance Administration (IGA): Work closely with the team to initiate access review campaigns. Work with various stakeholders to gather requirements and feedback related to identity governance.
Required Skills
Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking abilities
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Basic understanding of NIST CSF, SOX, risk management, and cybersecurity principles Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team in virtual and in-person environments
Basic Qualifications
Currently enrolled as a student at an accredited college or university
Must be a rising junior or senior pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Security and Risk Management or a related discipline
Enrolled full-time with a minimum of 12 semester hours
Maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Eligible to work in the U.S. in accordance with BCIS guidelines
Able to provide an official student transcript and any other required documentation
Proven interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and work effectively with others
Demonstrated leadership potential through academic, extracurricular, or community involvement
Internship eligibility ends upon graduation from the academic program
Why Talen Energy?
Power the Future
Talen Energy is one of the largest competitive energy and power generation companies in North America. We operate power plants that use diverse fuel sources in the most attractive wholesale power markets and sell energy to wholesale and retail customers in selected competitive markets. Our passion for excellence grows value through safe and efficient operations. We have an inclusive, diverse, respectful, and collaborative workplace, and a strong commitment to innovation, teamwork, and integrity. We generate energy for a brighter tomorrow.
Collaboration
Our passion for excellence grows value through safe and efficient operations. We have an inclusive, diverse, respectful, and collaborative workplace and were recently recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Midsize Employers.
Talen Energy is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, disability, perceived disability or any other protected characteristic as may be defined by applicable law.
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What you'll do
- As an intern, you will gain hands-on exposure to real production environments and assist with various IT infrastructure projects. You will work alongside experienced engineers to improve service reliability, security, and operational maturity.
About Talen Energy
Talen (Nasdaq: TLN) owns and operates approximately 10.7 gigawatts of power infrastructure in the United States. We produce and sell electricity, capacity, and ancillary services into wholesale U.S. power markets, including PJM and WECC, with our generation fleet principally located in the MidAtlantic and Montana. Talen is headquartered in Houston, Texas
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