AI Security Engineering Intern — Automation & Analysis

Itron, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

Itron, Inc. is seeking an Information Security intern in Liberty Lake, WA to support AI-enabled security engineering initiatives. The role offers hands-on experience in applied AI, automation, software development, and security practices while you complete your education.

The internship requires part-time hours during the academic year (~20-25 hrs) and full-time 40 hours per week during Summer 2027. This is not a remote position; preference for candidates in Liberty Lake, WA or nearby.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a degree program in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related technical field
• Foundational knowledge of cybersecurity concepts such as IAM, cloud security, endpoint security, networking, secure software development, or threat detection
• Intermediate programming or scripting language skill, 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, learn unfamiliar technologies, and take ownership through resolution
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively while sharing knowledge as part of a team
• Ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and communicate technical information clearly in writing and conversation

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing, testing, and documenting AI-enabled security tools, workflows, and prototypes
• Use scripting and APIs to automate security engineering tasks, data collection, enrichment, analysis, and reporting
• Support the integration and evaluation of security technologies across cloud, identity, endpoint, network, and data environments
• Analyze security data to identify patterns, anomalies, potential threats, and opportunities to improve controls
• Help assess the security of AI solutions, including access controls, data protection, prompt and model risks, and responsible-use safeguards
• Build and maintain technical documentation, test plans, code repositories, and repeatable engineering procedures
• Collaborate with security engineers and internal stakeholders to define requirements, troubleshoot issues, demonstrate solutions, and deliver project outcomes

Skills

Python

PowerShell

JavaScript

C#

AI/ML concepts

Data analysis

Identity and access management

Cloud security

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Time management

Education

Currently enrolled in CS/Cybersecurity/Software Eng/Data Science/AI or related field

Tools

APIs

Git-based workflows

Notebooks

Development environments

Microsoft Azure / Microsoft 365

Job description

Itron, Inc. is seeking an Information Security intern in Liberty Lake, WA to support AI-enabled security engineering initiatives. The role offers hands-on experience in applied AI, automation, software development, and security practices while you complete your education.

The internship requires part-time hours during the academic year (~20-25 hrs) and full-time 40 hours per week during Summer 2027. This is not a remote position; preference for candidates in Liberty Lake, WA or nearby.