Information Technology Intern - Cybersecurity (Spring 2027)

About us:

Phillips Edison & Company takes PRIDE in creating great omni-channel grocery-anchored shopping experiences and improving communities, one center at a time. PECO’s culture is fueled by the ENERGY our team brings to work every day – to find creative solutions and create value for our centers, our investors, our communities and the greater world around us. PECO’s culture is driven by our team’s CONNECTION to each other and the communities in which we live and work. PECO embraces the OPPORTUNITY to source and implement creative and sustainable programs to create a positive impact on the environment.

Phillips Edison’s operating platform provides retail services including acquisition, redevelopment, leasing and management of grocery-anchored retail centers.

What you’ll do:

The Information Technology Intern will report to the Cybersecurity Manager and work with other IT team members in person in our Cincinnati, OH office.

• Monitor security events and review logs to identify anomalies and possible incidents within the network

• Respond immediately to cybersecurity-related alerts and provide a thorough investigation and analysis

• Conduct Cybersecurity training, briefings, and presentations for multiple levels of business

• Support the implementation and tuning of network and computer security solutions

• Perform security assessments of applications and systems vulnerability testing and risk analysis

• Research and identify cybersecurity trends and best practices

• Respond to help desk tickets assigned to the cybersecurity team

• Conduct daily monitoring and actioning of security activities related to email

What you’ll learn:

Throughout the internship term this role provides the student with the following:

• Hands on experiential learning within the eight security domains working with best-in-class cybersecurity solutions

• Learn the IT process and systems used within the IT department

• Learn or further develop the process of documenting work performed on projects and communicating effectively with supervisors and company personnel

• Further develop time management skills and the ability to be responsible to more than one project at a time within a fast-paced environment

What we’re looking for:

• A current university student enrolled in a degree seeking program studying Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or other closely related field (e.g., digital forensics, network security, etc.)

• Ability to work independently, with direction and guidance, and on a team

• Excellent written and organizational skills with proven ability to balance multiple priorities at once

Why PECO?

With consistent recognition as one of Cincinnati's top workplaces for 10 consecutive years, PECO's success as one of the nation's largest owners and operators of grocery-anchored shopping centers is driven by a strong employee culture and a small company feel. PECO values diversity, equity, and inclusion through various employee resource groups, and offers numerous wellness programs – including an on-site fitness facility and fitness classes. At PECO, associates enjoy meaningful interactions with one another, creating an energetic, high performing, yet relaxed work environment where individuals truly enjoy being a part of the team.

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