Intern - Cybersecurity Threat Defense (Summer 2027)

Alaska Airlines • WA-SeaTac, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Alaska Airlines is seeking an intern to support cybersecurity work during Summer 2027. Interns at Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air join teams across departments and contribute to visible projects that affect guests and the business. The internship provides hands-on experience, opportunities to network with employees and company leaders, and unlimited standby travel benefits. It is a full-time, 12-week internship based in SeaTac, Washington. Candidates who are not already in the internship city must relocate for the duration of the internship. The internship is intended to provide skill development and work experience and does not guarantee future employment or a relevant role at its conclusion.

The intern will contribute to cybersecurity threat defense activities, including data analytics, process documentation, control testing, day-to-day cybersecurity work, and project tasks in DevSecOps, application security, or security engineering. The role offers experience in an environment focused on innovation, collaboration, and partnership.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in a cybersecurity-related degree or program.
• Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program and have at least one semester or quarter remaining after the internship.
• Have junior or higher academic standing at the time of application.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Be authorized to work in the United States.
• Have a desire to develop critical-thinking, data-analytics, and communication skills.
• Have an interest in data and in examining both big-picture and detailed problems.
• Show a strong drive to understand why something occurs and whether it is relevant.
• Have a desire to learn about real-world cybersecurity roles and responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• Prior engagement with the cybersecurity community, such as volunteering or attending conferences.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data to identify user or endpoint event anomalies that may indicate system or account compromise or gaps in controls.
• Help document cybersecurity threat intelligence, detection, and response processes.
• Facilitate reviews to identify opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Facilitate testing of controls to validate their coverage and function.
• Participate in day-to-day cybersecurity work.
• Take part in DevSecOps, application security, or security engineering project tasks.

Benefits

• Unlimited standby travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air during the internship.
• Travel benefits begin on day one.
• Up to six employee choice travel credits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED