Summer 2027 Information Technology Intern (Hybrid PA or KY)

PPL Corporation • Louisville, KY • 7h ago

Company Summary Statement

As one of the largest investor-owned utility companies in the United States, PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL), is committed to creating long-term, sustainable value for our 3.5 million customers, our shareowners and the communities we serve. Our high-performing regulated utilities - PPL Electric Utilities, Louisville Gas and Electric, Kentucky Utilities and Rhode Island Energy - provide an outstanding experience for our customers, consistently ranking among the best utilities in the nation. PPL's companies are also addressing challenges head-on by investing in new infrastructure and technology that is creating a smarter, more reliable and resilient energy grid. We are committed to doing our part to advance a cleaner energy future and drive innovation that enables us to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 while maintaining energy reliability and affordability for the customers and communities we serve. PPL is a positive force in the cities and towns where we do business, providing support for programs and organizations that empower the success of future generations by helping to build and maintain strong, diverse communities today.

Overview

Why Choose PPL for Your Internship?

At PPL, we're committed to developing future technology leaders. Our internship program offers hands-on experience in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment. As an Information Technology Intern, you'll work with cutting-edge cloud security and infrastructure technologies, gaining exposure to real-world challenges and contributing to projects that enhance our digital resilience.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

As an Information Technology Intern, you'll be assigned to teams focused on secure access and virtual infrastructure. Your responsibilities may include:

Predictive Incident Detection

Assisting in the configuration and policy management of gateways.

Supporting secure web gateway operations including URL filtering, SSL inspection, and traffic analysis.

Troubleshooting connectivity and access issues.

Applying zero trust principles to segment applications and enforcing secure access controls.

Provisioning and managing virtual machines in environments

Monitoring and optimizing virtual machine performance across CPU, memory, disk, and network resources.

Supporting backup and recovery operations using snapshotting and disaster recovery tools.

Writing basic scripts in Python, Bash, or PowerShell to automate routine tasks and improve operational efficiency.

What You'll Learn

Hands-on experience with cloud-based security gateway and virtualization platforms.

Exposure to zero trust architecture and secure access technologies.

Practical knowledge of virtual machine lifecycle management and performance tuning.

Enhanced troubleshooting, scripting, and system administration skills.

Insight into enterprise-level infrastructure and cybersecurity operations.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Minimum 3.00 GPA.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Familiarity with networking fundamentals and operating systems.

Preferred Qualifications

Basic scripting in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.

Understanding of DNS, IP routing, VPNs, or firewall configurations.

Exposure to virtualization platforms.

Required Qualifications

Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Minimum 3.00 GPA.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Familiarity with networking fundamentals and operating systems.

Preferred Qualifications

Basic scripting in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.

Understanding of DNS, IP routing, VPNs, or firewall configurations.

Exposure to virtualization platforms.

What You'll Do

As an Information Technology Intern, you'll be assigned to teams focused on secure access and virtual infrastructure. Your responsibilities may include:

Predictive Incident Detection

Assisting in the configuration and policy management of gateways.

Supporting secure web gateway operations including URL filtering, SSL inspection, and traffic analysis.

Troubleshooting connectivity and access issues.

Applying zero trust principles to segment applications and enforcing secure access controls.

Provisioning and managing virtual machines in environments

Monitoring and optimizing virtual machine performance across CPU, memory, disk, and network resources.

Supporting backup and recovery operations using snapshotting and disaster recovery tools.

Writing basic scripts in Python, Bash, or PowerShell to automate routine tasks and improve operational efficiency.

What You'll Learn

Hands-on experience with cloud-based security gateway and virtualization platforms.

Exposure to zero trust architecture and secure access technologies.

Practical knowledge of virtual machine lifecycle management and performance tuning.

Enhanced troubleshooting, scripting, and system administration skills.

Insight into enterprise-level infrastructure and cybersecurity operations.

Remote Work

The company reserves the right to determine if this position will be assigned to work on-site, remotely, or a combination of both. Assigned work location may change. In the case of remote work, physical presence in the office/on-site may be required to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Our company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identify, genetic information, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.

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