About the role#
The Information Security team at Itron is looking for an intern to support AI-enabled security engineering initiatives. This position offers hands-on experience in applying artificial intelligence, automation, software development, and security engineering practices. You will work alongside security engineers to build and evaluate tools that protect our infrastructure.
What you'll do#
- Develop, test, and document AI-enabled security tools, workflows, and prototypes.
- Use scripting and APIs to automate security engineering tasks, including data collection, enrichment, analysis, and reporting.
- Integrate and evaluate security technologies across cloud, identity, endpoint, network, and data environments.
- Analyze security data to identify patterns, anomalies, and potential threats.
- Assess the security of AI solutions, focusing on access controls, data protection, prompt and model risks, and responsible-use safeguards.
- Maintain technical documentation, test plans, and code repositories.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define requirements, troubleshoot issues, and deliver project outcomes.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a degree program related to Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, or Artificial Intelligence.
- Foundational knowledge of cybersecurity concepts.
- Intermediate skill in programming or scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, JavaScript, or C#.
- Understanding of AI and machine learning concepts, large language models, or data analysis.
- Ability to troubleshoot technical problems and learn new technologies.
- Strong time management and communication skills.
- Experience with academic, personal, or work projects involving generative AI, machine learning, security automation, or data engineering.
- Familiarity with APIs, Git-based workflows, or notebooks.
- Exposure to cloud platforms, containers, Linux, CI/CD pipelines, or security frameworks like those found in Microsoft Azure or Microsoft 365.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027.
- The role is based on-site in Liberty Lake, WA, Raleigh, NC, or Austin, TX.
- This position does not offer sponsorship.
About Itron, Inc.
Itron, Inc. provides infrastructure services to utilities and cities. The company develops smart networks, software, and sensors to manage energy and water resources. Founded in 1977, it operates in over 100 countries. It is a public company based in Liberty Lake, Washington, with approximately 5,946 employees.
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