Summer Intern - Cybersecurity Engineering, AI, Innovation

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Our purpose, to improve customers’ lives by making healthcare work better, is far from ordinary. And so are our employees. Working at Premera means you have the opportunity to drive real change by transforming healthcare.

To better serve our customers, we are fostering a culture that emphasizes employee growth, collaborative innovation, and inspired leadership. We are dedicated to creating an environment where employees can excel and where top talent is attracted, retained, and thrives. As a testament to these efforts, Premera has been recognized on the 2025 America's Dream Employers list. In 2024, Newsweek honored Premera as one of America's Greatest Workplaces, America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity, and America's Greatest Workplaces for Mental Wellbeing. Additionally in 2024, Forbes ranked Premera among America’s Best Midsize Employers for the fourth time.

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As a Cybersecurity Engineering, AI, Innovation Intern, we are seeking a highly motivated and innovative intern to join our Cybersecurity Engineering AI/Innovation team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance our cybersecurity capabilities. This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about AI, cybersecurity, and innovation, and is eager to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. 

Premera’s Summer Internship Program is June 16th – August 15th, 2025. To be eligible for the program, you must currently be enrolled in either an undergraduate or graduate degree program or have recently obtained your degree (within the last 12 months). This is a hybrid internship program on our campus in Mountlake Terrace, WA.    

Internship Projects and Goals:  

• Assist in the development and implementation of AI and machine learning models to improve cybersecurity measures. 

• Collaborate with senior engineers and researchers to design and implement Internal Copilot Agents. 

• Analyze and interpret data to identify trends and insights to enhance current cybersecurity controls. 

• Contribute to the creation of technical documentation and reports. 

• Participate in team meetings and brainstorming sessions to generate new ideas and solutions. 

• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in AI and cybersecurity. 

What You Will Bring:   

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or master's degree program in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or have recently obtained your degree (within the last 12 months) (Required)  

• Strong interest in AI, machine learning, and cybersecurity. 

• Basic understanding of programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++. 

• Familiarity with machine learning frameworks and libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) is a plus. 

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. 

• Strong communication and teamwork abilities. 

• Ability to work either independently or in a team setting and manage multiple tasks effectively. 

***Please include a cover letter with your application answering the following in 200 words or less for each question: ***   

• Tell me why you are passionate about Cybersecurity, AI, and Innovation.  

• Tell me how you continue to learn and grow your skillsets.    

• Please confirm that you will reside within driving distance of our Mountlake Terrace campus over the summer and can commute weekly.  

• Please confirm your anticipated or prior graduation date.    

Premera total rewards

Our comprehensive total rewards package provides support, resources, and opportunities to help employees thrive and grow. Our total rewards are more than a collection of perks, they're a reflection of our commitment to your health and well-being. We offer a broad array of rewards including physical, financial, emotional, and community benefits, including:

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage with low employee premiums.

• Voluntary benefit offerings, including pet insurance for paw parents.

• Life and disability insurance.

• Retirement programs, including a 401K employer match and, believe it or not, a pension plan that is vested after 3 years of service.

• Wellness incentives with a wide range of mental well-being resources for you and your dependents, including counseling services, stress management programs, and mindfulness programs, just to name a few.

• Generous paid time off to reenergize.

• Looking for continuing education? We have tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate degrees.

• Employee recognition program to celebrate anniversaries, team accomplishments, and more.

For our hybrid employees, our on-campus model provides flexibility to create your own routine with access to on-site resources, networking opportunities, and team engagement.

• Commuter perks make your trip to work less impactful on the environment and your wallet.

• Free convenient on-site parking.

• Subsidized on-campus cafes make lunchtime connections with colleagues fun and affordable.

• Engaging on-site events and activities include food trucks, health and wellness, DEI and disaster preparedness fairs, coffee connects, and more.

• Our complementary fitness & well-being center offers both in-person and virtual workouts and nutritional counseling.

• Need a brain break? Challenge someone to a game of shuffleboard or ping pong while on campus.

Equal employment opportunity/affirmative action:

Premera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Premera seeks to attract and retain the most qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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The pay for this role will vary based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographic location, market conditions, and specific skills and experience.

The salary range for this role is posted below; we generally target up to and around the midpoint of the range.

National Plus Salary Range:

*National Plus salary range is used in higher cost of labor markets including Western Washington and Alaska.

We’re happy to discuss compensation further during the interview because we believe that open communication leads to better outcomes for all. We’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees are celebrated for their unique skills and contributions.