About the job
About Sungrow
Sungrow North America is a leading provider of renewable energy solutions, specializing in the development and manufacturing of photovoltaic inverters and energy storage systems. The company offers a comprehensive range of products and services designed to optimize the performance and efficiency of solar power installations. Sungrow North America is known for its commitment to innovation, high-quality standards, and exceptional customer service, aiming to provide sustainable and reliable energy solutions to meet the growing demand for clean power.
The Position
Sungrow Americas is seeking a Cybersecurity Intern to support key initiatives across the cybersecurity program, including governance, product security, and security operations.
This role provides hands-on exposure to real-world cybersecurity practices in a critical infrastructure environment, while contributing to active projects that improve security posture, compliance readiness, and operational efficiency.
The intern will work across multiple teams to support analysis, documentation, tracking, and technical validation efforts, gaining practical experience in a structured, high-impact environment.
Key Responsibilities
Program Support & Execution
- Assist in tracking cybersecurity initiatives, tasks, and deliverables across teams
- Support documentation of processes, controls, and project artifacts
- Help maintain consistency and organization across security workflows
Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
- Support policy and control documentation efforts
- Assist with evidence collection and audit preparation activities
- Help review and organize responses to customer security questionnaires
Product & Application Security Support
- Assist with basic security testing and validation activities
- Support documentation of findings and remediation tracking
- Help maintain visibility into product security tasks and outcomes
Security Operations Support
- Assist in reviewing alerts, logs, or security events (under supervision)
- Support documentation of incident response activities
- Help maintain tracking of operational security tasks
Research & Analysis
- Conduct research on:
- Emerging threats
- Security tools and practices
- Regulatory and compliance requirements
- Summarize findings into clear, usable outputs for the team
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a degree or recently achieved a degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
- Basic understanding of:
- Cybersecurity principles and common threats
- Networking fundamentals
- Operating systems (Windows/Linux)
- Strong organizational and documentation skills
- Ability to communicate clearly and work in a team environment
- Interest in learning across multiple areas of cybersecurity
Preferred
- Exposure to:
- Security tools (SIEM, vulnerability scanners, etc.)
- Scripting or programming (Python, Bash, etc.)
- Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST or ISO 27001
- Prior internship, lab work, or personal projects related to cybersecurity
Competencies
- Curious Learner: Actively seeks to understand how systems and security processes work
- Detail-Oriented: Produces organized, accurate work
- Reliable Contributor: Follows through on assigned tasks
- Adaptable: Comfortable working across different areas of cybersecurity
- Professional: Communicates clearly and takes feedback well
Travel
Up to 10%
Work Location and Status:
- Remote
- No visa sponsorship
Sungrow is an equal opportunity employer. Due to strong interest in this position, Sungrow will only contact candidates who best meet the requirements. Thank you for your interest in Sungrow.
