Cybersecurity Intern

Howmet Aerospace

. Participate in a 12-week Summer 2027 internship with Howmet Aerospace’s Corporate Information Security team .

Posted 9/22/2026internshipPittsburgh • Pennsylvania • United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates capabilities in Cybersecurity Policy Development, Risk Assessment, and Governance, with a focus on aligning frameworks such as NIST, CMMC, and ISO 27001. Proficient in Cyber Data Loss Prevention and Cyber Incident Response, supporting compliance and audit readiness.

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Cybersecurity Policy DevelopmentRisk AssessmentNIST FrameworkISO 27001Cyber Data Loss Prevention

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Hard Skills

Cybersecurity Policy DevelopmentRisk AssessmentCyber Data Loss PreventionVulnerability ManagementCyber Incident ResponseSecurity AwarenessCompliance ActivitiesAudit ReadinessReport DevelopmentDashboard Creation

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationProject ManagementFast-Paced Environment Adaptability

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office Suite

Industry Keywords

CybersecurityGovernanceRisk ManagementControl EvidenceGaps and Remediation Tracking

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecuritySpring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in a 12-week Summer 2027 internship with Howmet Aerospace’s Corporate Information Security team
Focus on Policy, Risk and Governance
Gain experience in Cyber Data Loss Prevention, cyber investigations, Vulnerability Management, Security Awareness, and Cyber Incident Response
Support identification, assessment, and mitigation of cybersecurity risks
Develop cybersecurity policies and standards
Assist with risk assessments and documentation
Develop reports, dashboards, and insights supporting risk-informed decision-making
Review security controls and control evidence
Support compliance activities and audit readiness
Align frameworks, particularly NIST, CMMC, and ISO 27001
Identify and track gaps and remediation
Learn how governance translates technical cybersecurity requirements into business expectations
Interact with Corporate Information Security team members and learn their roles and responsibilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently enrolled in an accredited Bachelor’s degree program in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Cybersecurity
Expected graduation date in Fall 2027 or Spring 2028
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or equivalent
Demonstrated internship, work, research, or extracurricular participation
Involved with at least 1 extracurricular activity
Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Employment eligibility verification required at hire
Visa sponsorship is not available
Previous internship in Information Technology with a global employer (preferred)
Project experience with security tools or procedures (preferred)
Ability to manage projects and work within a team in a fast-paced environment (preferred)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid work experience
Engaging and challenging projects
Networking opportunities
Volunteer events
Social activities
Hybrid schedule with remote work capability
Housing stipend for students from colleges and universities across the U.S.
Learning, development, and mentorship opportunities