Enterprise Technology Intern (Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems/MIS, Data Analytics/Data Science Majors)

Avista • Spokane, WA

6d • $20 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

Avista is seeking motivated, energetic, and inquisitive students pursuing a career in computer science, computer engineering, management information systems, information systems, cybersecurity, data science, software development, AI/machine learning, or a related field for a paid summer internship with its Enterprise Technology team. The internship is intended to help students broaden their technical knowledge, develop customer-service skills, share knowledge, and gain utility-industry experience.

Interns participate in Avista’s Student Development Program, which includes assignment to a formal mentor, learning sessions about different parts of Avista, and tours of company facilities, including hydroelectric dams. Opportunities may be available in Central Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Data/Integrations. The role is based on-site at Avista’s Spokane, Washington headquarters.

Central Systems Engineering interns may work with systems engineering teams on the reliability, security, and maintainability of technology platforms, assisting with server and infrastructure administration, communications and collaboration technologies, cloud services, automation, monitoring, documentation, and lifecycle improvements. Cybersecurity interns may support security for critical control systems, operational technology, and enterprise IT, with exposure to industrial control systems, security event monitoring, vulnerability management, threat detection, cybersecurity operations, and identity and access management. Data/Integrations interns may help develop, maintain, and enhance data platforms and integration services, gaining experience with data analytics and quality, databases, system integrations, APIs, data pipelines, reporting, and cloud-based data technologies.

This is a paid summer internship. The starting hourly rate varies by academic level: $19.51 for freshmen, $21.46 for sophomores, $23.60 for juniors, $25.96 for seniors, and $32.13 for graduate students. The stated full salary range is $19.51 to $32.13 per hour. Employment is contingent on completing a drug test, background check, and motor vehicle records review.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be an undergraduate or graduate student enrolled full-time for the 2027–2028 academic year at a college or university, pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems/Management Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Data Science/Data Analytics, Software Development, AI/Machine Learning, or another related field.
• Strong attention to detail and organization, and comfort working with large amounts of data.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a professional team environment.
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Support technology platforms and enterprise systems, potentially including server and infrastructure administration, communications and collaboration technologies, cloud services, automation, monitoring, documentation, and lifecycle improvements.
• Support cybersecurity efforts for critical control systems, operational technology, and enterprise IT infrastructure; potential areas include industrial control systems, security event monitoring, vulnerability management, threat detection, cybersecurity operations, and identity and access management.
• Support the development, maintenance, and enhancement of data platforms and integration services, potentially involving analytics, data quality, databases, integrations, APIs, data pipelines, reporting, and cloud-based data technologies.
• Help support the secure and reliable flow of information between systems and contribute to business operations, decision-making, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Participate in the Student Development Program, including learning sessions, facility tours, and work with a formal mentor.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement benefits with an enhanced 401(k) match
• Incentive programs rewarding performance and contributions
• Paid time off including holidays, personal days, and vacation
• Life and disability insurance
• Wellness resources supporting mental and physical health
• Education and development support, including tuition assistance
• Community giving programs
• Optional legal insurance and pet insurance, subject to bargaining-unit eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed