Intern - Artificial Intelligence

NextGenEnergyJobs; Liberty Lake, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Itron is seeking a student intern in Liberty Lake, WA to assist in developing, testing, and documenting AI-enabled security tools and prototypes. You will automate security tasks using scripts and APIs, support evaluations of security technologies across cloud, endpoint, and network environments, and help analyze security data to detect patterns and threats.

Ideal candidates are pursuing degrees in cybersecurity or related fields, with foundational knowledge in IAM, cloud security, and threat

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a degree program in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, AI, or related field.
• Foundational knowledge of cybersecurity concepts such as identity and access management, cloud security, endpoint security, networking, secure software development, or threat detection.
• Intermediate programming or scripting language skill (Python, PowerShell, JavaScript, or C#).
• Understanding of AI/ML concepts, large language models, or data analysis.
• Ability to troubleshoot, learn new tech, and take ownership to resolve issues.
• Ability to work independently and with a team to share knowledge.

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 integration and evaluation of security technologies across cloud, identity, endpoint, network, and data environments
• Analyze security data to identify patterns, anomalies, threats, and improvement opportunities
• Help assess security of AI solutions, including access controls, data protection, prompt and model risks, responsible-use safeguards
• Build and maintain technical documentation, test plans, code repositories, and repeatable engineering procedures
• Collaborate with security engineers and stakeholders to define requirements, troubleshoot issues, demonstrate solutions, and deliver outcomes

Skills

IAM

Cloud security

Endpoint security

Networking

Secure SDLC

Threat detection

Education

Cybersecurity student

Tools

APIs

Git workflows

Notebooks

Development environments

Azure

Microsoft 365

Job description

Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water.

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

Requirements

• Education: 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 identity and access management, 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
• Academic, personal, or work projects involving generative AI, machine learning, security automation, or data engineering
• Experience using APIs, Git-based development workflows, notebooks, or development environments
• Knowledge of security capabilities within Microsoft Azure or Microsoft 365, including identity, endpoint, cloud, or security monitoring technologies
• Exposure to cloud platforms, containers, Linux, infrastructure as code, CI/CD pipelines, or policy as code
• Understanding of secure coding, threat modeling, vulnerability management, or common security frameworks
• Experience working with structured or unstructured security data and creating useful analyses or visualizations
• Travel: 1 - 10%
• Physical Demands: This is a typical office job, with no special physical requirements or unusual work environment.
• Duration & Location: Start ASAP, part-time hours during the academic year (~20-25 hrs), full-time 40 hours per week Summer 2027. This is not a remote position. Preference for candidate to be in Liberty Lake, WA.
• Liberty Lake, WA: hourly, state minimum up to $44.23/hr
• Itron is transforming how the world manages energy, water and city services. Our trusted intelligent infrastructure solutions help utilities and cities improve efficiency, build resilience and deliver safe, reliable and affordable service. With edge intelligence, we connect people, data insights and devices so communities can better manage the essential resources they rely on to live. Join us as we create a more resourceful world: www.itron.com