Intern - Cybersecurity Threat Defense (Summer 2027)

Alaska Airlines; SeaTac (WA); Vor Ort; USD 34.000 - 49.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Free standby travel privileges

Travel benefits begin day one

Up to six employee travel credits

Zusammenfassung

Alaska Airlines is offering a summer 2027 cybersecurity internship in SeaTac, WA. The 12‑week, full‑time program requires relocation if not in the internship city. Interns work on visible cybersecurity projects, gain hands‑on experience, and network with colleagues and leaders.

Starting rate is USD $30.00 per hour. Benefits include standby travel on Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon, travel credits, and day-one travel privileges.

Qualifikationen

• Enrolled in a Cybersecurity related degree or program.
• Desire to grow critical thinking, data analytics and communication skills.
• Love of data and looking at ‘big picture’ AND ‘small picture’ problems.
• Strong drive to understand why something occurs and if it’s relevant.
• Desire to learn real world cybersecurity roles and responsibilities.
• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program and have at least one semester or quarter of school remaining after the internship.
• Must have achieved a junior or higher academic standing at the time of application.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Aufgaben

• Perform data analytics work to identify user/endpoint event anomalies.
• Assist with documenting cybersecurity threat intelligence, detection and response processes.
• Facilitate testing of controls to validate coverage and function.
• Participate in a variety of day-to-day cybersecurity related work.
• Take part in DevSecOps/Application Security or security engineering project tasks.

Kenntnisse

Data analytics

Critical thinking

Communication

Curiosity

Problem solving

Teamwork

Ausbildung

Cybersecurity degree program

Undergraduate status

Jobbeschreibung

Company

Alaska Airlines

The Team

Interns at Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air join teams throughout different departments and work on visible projects that impact our guests and business. Beyond hands‑on experience, interns also get the opportunity to network with fellow employees and company leaders through various intern events and programming. Our interns also receive unlimited standby travel benefits during their internship, which means that many weekends are filled with jet setting across our growing network.

This internship is for summer 2027. Our internships are full‑time for 12 weeks, and we offer two program timelines to align with different academic calendars.

This internship will be located in SeaTac, WA. If not already in the internship city, candidates will be required to relocate for the duration of the internship.

This internship is designed solely to provide you with skill development and valuable work experience. While the internship provides helpfulexperience for future opportunities at Alaska Airlines, Inc, it does not guarantee a relevant role will be available at the conclusion of the internship nor future employment.

Role Summary

Become part of a dynamic environment that offers a hands‑on internship experience. We are looking for talented and enthusiastic students to contribute toward key projects that support our business, community and cultural growth. Experience a work environment that thrives on innovation, collaboration and partnership.

Key Duties

• Perform data analytics work to identify user/endpoint event anomalies that may indicate system/account compromise or gaps in controls.
• Assist with documenting Cybersecurity threat intelligence, detection and response processes and facilitating reviews to highlight efficiency improvement opportunities.
• Facilitate testing of controls to validate coverage and function.
• Participate in a variety of day‑to‑day Cybersecurity related work.
• Take part in DevSecOps/Application Security or security engineering project tasks.

Job‑Specific Experience, Education & Skills

Required

• Enrolled in a Cybersecurity related degree or program.
• Desire to grow critical thinking, data analytics and communication skills.
• Love of data and looking at ‘big picture’ AND ‘small picture’ problems.
• Strong drive to understand why something occurs and if it’s relevant.
• Desire to learn real world cybersecurity roles and responsibilities.
• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program and have at least one semester or quarter of school remaining after the internship.
• Must have achieved a junior or higher academic standing at the time of application.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred

• Prior engagement with Cybersecurity community (e.g. volunteering, conferences, etc.)

Job‑Specific Leadership Expectations

Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be caring and kind, and deliver performance.

Starting Rate

USD $30.00/Hr.

Total Rewards

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air pay and benefits can vary by company, location, number of regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment, and employment status.

• Free stand‑by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air
• Travel benefits begin on day one
• Up to six employee choice travel credits

Regulatory Information

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement

It is the policy of Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and to ensure equal opportunity in all terms, conditions, and benefits of employment or potential employment.

We also prohibit discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected categories.

We have established an EEO Compliance Program under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Section 503”) and the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (“VEVRAA”). All applicants and employees are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. In addition, we have established an audit and reporting system to allow for effective measurement of its equal employment opportunity activities.

To implement this policy, we will:

(1) Recruit, hire, train and promote qualified persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and any other legally protected categories;(2) Ensure that employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements; and(3) Ensure that all personnel actions and employment activities such as compensation, benefits, promotions, layoffs, return from layoff, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air sponsored programs, and tuition assistance will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected categories.

Employees and applicants for employment will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion or discrimination because they have engaged or may engage in (1) filing a complaint, (2) opposing any act or practice made unlawful by, or exercising any other right protected by, any Federal, State or local law requiring equal opportunity, including Section 503 and the equal opportunity provisions of VEVRAA, or (3) assisting or participating in any investigation, compliance evaluation, hearing, or any other activity related to the administration of any Federal, State or local law requiring equal opportunity, including Section 503 and the equal opportunity provisions of VEVRAA.

Government Contractor & Department of Transportation (DOT) RegulationsAlaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air are regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT – regulations, 49 CFR part 40) and all applicants are advised that post‑offer and/or pre‑employment drug testing will be conducted to determine the presence of marijuana, cocaine, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP) and amphetamines or a metabolite of these drugs prior to any offer or employment or transfer into a safety‑sensitive position. Failure to submit to testing or positive indications of drug use will render the applicant ineligible for employment with Alaska Airlines/Hawaiian Airlines/Horizon Air and any employment offer will be withdrawn.

FLSA Status

Non‑Exempt

Employment Type

Full‑Time

Regular/Temporary

Temporary/OC

Requisition Type

Intern

Location

Seattle - Hub