Apply for the Intern – Cybersecurity Analyst job opening.Intern – Cybersecurity Analyst

Location: Lakeland, FL
Job ID: 35611BR
Department: Publix Technology
Working Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; Monday - Friday
Pay Frequency: Weekly
Date Posted: Jan 26, 2026

Salary varies

Onsite

Full Time - Temporary

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Description

Program Introduction

At Publix, we are committed to making a difference and it’s our pleasure to continuously develop our most valuable resource—our associates. Since its launch in 2007, the Publix Summer Internship Program prepares a cohort of young professionals for a smorgasbord of opportunities in the workplace. This is achieved through relationship building, development of self-confidence, and insight into industry knowledge. 

The 2026 Summer program dates are May 18th – July 24th at our company facilities in Lakeland, FL. Over these 10 weeks, interns will work 40 hours a week participating in impactful departmental projects that connect classroom learning to real-world corporate experience. Highlights include:

• Free housing provided in partnership with Florida Southern College (for interns that live outside of a 25-mile radius of the corporate office)
• Attending executive meetings
• Participating in group community service activities
• Touring manufacturing and distribution facilities
• Developing and delivering end of program presentations to Publix leadership

Join a company consistently ranked as a great place to work. Grow professionally and personally while making a lasting impact. Apply today and grow your legacy with Publix.

*This internship posting can close within two weeks from the date it was posted. Candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.

Position Overview

Publix Technology is a team of over 2,000 associates dedicated to providing the highest level of technical innovation and customer satisfaction in the industry. Within the department, you will have several responsibilities that may include the following:

• Review vulnerability risk acceptance forms (VRAFs) to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Assist with applying VRAFs in the vulnerability management tools.
• Identify systems not being credentialed with scans and troubleshoot issues.
• Low level scripting and dashboard creation.
• Conduct a deep dive into the vulnerabilities found in the lab environment.
• Collaborate on vulnerability integration (universal dashboard project).
• Repair non-functional Nessus agents.

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Required Qualifications

• Must be an actively enrolled student not graduating prior to the start of the Summer Internship Program in May
• Must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering or information security and be a current junior or above (rising senior as of the program start in Summer 2026)
• Basic knowledge of M365 tools, such as SharePoint, Office, Copilot and Power Platform

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Preferred Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of computer networks and operating systems
• Basic knowledge of scripting languages such as PowerShell, C++, C#, or Python
• Basic knowledge of hacking techniques that leverage macros and email attachments as attack vector

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Benefits

• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
• Paycheck direct deposit
• Credit union

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Additional Information

Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours.

Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.

For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration-related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H-1B or TN petition or permanent residence.

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