Cybersecurity Intern

Howmet Aerospace•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Howmet Aerospace is hiring a Cybersecurity Intern for Summer 2027 to join its Corporate Information Security team in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The 12-week internship offers paid work experience, mentorship, challenging projects, networking, volunteer events, and social activities. The internship follows a hybrid schedule with remote work capability; students from colleges and universities across the U.S. may receive a housing stipend. The intern will focus primarily on Policy, Risk and Governance, while gaining exposure to Cyber Data Loss Prevention (DLP), cyber investigations, Vulnerability Management (VM), Security Awareness, and Cyber Incident Response. The role provides experience with both cybersecurity governance and risk functions and the technical security operations that support the organization’s security posture.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s degree program in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Cybersecurity, with an expected graduation date in Fall 2027 or Spring 2028.
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or equivalent.
Demonstrated participation in an internship, work, research, or extracurricular activity.
Involved with at least one extracurricular activity.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Previous Information Technology internship with a global employer.
Project experience with security tools or procedures.
Ability to manage projects and work within a team in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

Support efforts to identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity risks.
Develop cybersecurity policies and standards.
Assist with risk assessments and risk documentation, and develop reports, dashboards, and insights to support risk-informed decision-making.
Review security controls and control evidence.
Work on compliance activities and audit readiness.
Support framework alignment, particularly with NIST, CMMC, and ISO 27001.
Identify and track gaps and remediation.
Learn how governance translates technical cybersecurity requirements into business expectations.
Interact with members of the Howmet Corporate Information Security team and learn their roles and responsibilities.

Benefits

Paid work experience.
Housing stipend for students from colleges and universities across the U.S.
Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage, including FSA and HSA account options.
Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) retirement savings plans with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution.
Paid holidays and vacation time, subject to eligibility, accrual, and applicable policies.
Paid parental leave and adoption assistance programs.
Life insurance and disability coverage plans.
Optional auto, home, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance coverage plans.
Tuition Assistance Program and ongoing professional development opportunities.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Networking opportunities, volunteer events, and social activities.