Intern - Artificial Intelligence

Locusview; Washington; On-site; USD 21,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

Itron is seeking an Information Security intern to support AI-enabled security engineering initiatives. This position offers hands-on experience with AI, automation, software development, and security practices while you continue your education, in Liberty Lake, WA.

You will assist with developing and testing AI-enabled security tools, use scripting and APIs to automate tasks, analyze security data, and collaborate with engineers to deliver project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in cybersecurity, computer science, software engineering, data science, AI or related field.
• Foundational cybersecurity concepts including IAM, cloud security, endpoint security, networks, secure software development, or threat detection.
• Proficiency with Python, PowerShell, JavaScript, or C# and ability to learn new tech quickly.
• Understanding of AI/ML concepts, large language models, or data analysis.
• Strong problem solving, ownership, and ability to work both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing, testing, and documenting AI-enabled security tools, workflows, and prototypes.
• Automate security engineering tasks, data collection, enrichment, analysis, and reporting using scripting and APIs.
• 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/model risks, and safeguards.
• Build and maintain technical documentation, test plans, code repositories, and repeatable procedures.
• Collaborate with security engineers and stakeholders to define requirements, troubleshoot issues, and deliver outcomes.

Skills

Programming basics

AI/ML concepts

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Communication

Git

APIs

Notebooks

Development environments

Azure security

Education

CS/Cybersecurity degree (in progress)

Tools

Git

APIs

Notebooks

Development environments

Azure security

Job description

Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us.

Our Information Security team within Corporate IT is looking for an intern to support AI-enabled security engineering initiatives. This position provides the opportunity to gain hands-on experience applying artificial intelligence, automation, software development, and security engineering practices while completing your education.

Duties & 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

Required Skills & Experience

• 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

Preferred Skills & Experience

• 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 committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don't perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end, you may be just who we are looking for!

The successful candidate's starting wage will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.

Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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