CDS Intern - Application Security

Costco • Issaquah, WA

1d • $32 • Hybrid

About The Position

Costco IT is responsible for the technical future of Costco Wholesale, the third largest retailer in the world with wholesale operations in fourteen countries. Despite our size and explosive international expansion, we continue to provide a family, employee centric atmosphere in which our employees thrive and succeed.
This is an environment unlike anything in the high-tech world and the secret of Costco’s success is its culture. The value Costco puts on its employees is well documented in articles from a variety of publishers including Bloomberg and Forbes. Our employees and our members come FIRST. Costco is well known for its generosity and community service and has won many awards for its philanthropy. The company joins with its employees to take an active role in volunteering by sponsoring many opportunities to help others.
Come join the Costco Wholesale IT family. Costco IT is a dynamic, fast-paced environment, working through exciting transformation efforts. We are building the next generation retail environment where you will be surrounded by dedicated and highly professional employees.
The Costco Digital Services Division is inviting students currently enrolled in an IT or related undergraduate or graduate program at a college or university to participate in a twelve -week paid internship program during 2026. Interns will work within specific areas in Costco’s Information Systems Division. Interns will attend presentations given by various members of Executive Management from IT and other areas of the Company. Interns will be responsible for their own travel and accommodation expenses. Housing is not provided. The program runs mid June to early September and is located in Issaquah, WA. No out of state work allowed. All interns will adhere to the CDS hybrid work model of three days onsite and two days remote.
The Application Security (AppSec) team is seeking a highly motivated and passionate Application Security Intern to join our team at Costco Wholesale. As an Application Security Intern, the selected individual will have the opportunity to work closely with our experienced security professionals and play a vital role in ensuring the security and privacy of our applications. The intern will gain hands-on experience in identifying and mitigating application vulnerabilities, conducting security assessments, and implementing best security practices.
NOTE: While participating in the IT Internship program, an individual will be classified as an hourly temporary employee for the duration of the program. During the program, the individual may be asked to undergo the normal interview process for a level 1 position. If the individual is offered a position, they will be converted to the employment status matching open job they were selected for. If they are not selected for a regular position, the internship position will be complete in a maximum of twelve weeks.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess good organizational, time, and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize, and stay well organized.
• Currently maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Students currently enrolled in an IT or related undergraduate or graduate program at a community college, college or university.
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• If hired, you will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the United States.
• Applicants and employees for this position will not be sponsored for work authorization, including, but not limited to H1-B visas.

Nice To Haves

• Majoring in Computer Science or Cyber Security preferred
• Proficient in Google Workspace applications, including Sheets, Docs, Slides, and Gmail.

Responsibilities

• Works with stakeholders to identify solutions that support their business requirements.
• Works independently and within a team environment.
• Pays attention to detail, self motivated with the ability to follow instructions and completes assignments on time.
• Learns and applies new concepts, processes, and tools.
• Takes initiative to solve problems and multi-tasks by prioritizing projects and deadlines.
• Communicates effectively with team members, stakeholders, and all levels of management.
• Learns application security fundamentals, key terminology and concepts, such as OWASP Top 10.
• Understands the importance of Secure Software Development Life Cycle (SSDLC)
• Gains hands-on experience of application security scanning by using different application security testing products/tools, to identify vulnerabilities and recommend remediation measures.
• Collaborates with development teams to identify potential security vulnerabilities in applications, including e-commerce platforms, web applications, and internal systems.
• Participates in security incident response activities, supporting investigations, and contributing to the resolution of security incidents and findings.
• Stays up-to-date with the latest industry standards, best practices, and emerging threats related to application security.
• Documents security findings, recommendations, and remediation plans, ensuring that all necessary stakeholders are informed.
• Creates and/or updates automation scripts.

Benefits

• paid time off
• health benefits - medical/dental/vision/hearing aid/pharmacy/behavioral health/employee assistance
• health care reimbursement account
• dependent care assistance plan
• short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
• AD&D insurance
• life insurance
• 401(k)
• stock purchase plan

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern