Cyber Security Intern (Summer 2025)

Arconic is currently in search of a Cyber Security Intern to join our Arconic IT (Cyber Security) Team in Pittsburgh, PA.

At Arconic, we are looking for people who share our values of integrity, inclusion, and diversity, and who demonstrate agility, results commitment, and the capability to grow themselves and others. In return, we offer the opportunity to Grow Together with ongoing opportunities for professional growth provided by a constantly changing environment, working alongside employees who value the people they work with just as much as the work they do.

Primary Responsibilities

• Follow and execute directives issued by cybersecurity leads and senior employees
• Support day-to-day activities performed by the cybersecurity team
• Learn to manage tools and solutions implemented throughout the organization
• Work with senior members of the team to learn basic first-line threat assessment and response tasks and progress toward independence after proving competence

Key Objectives

• Gain fundamental knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices
• Assist in supporting incident response, security awareness and security engineering teams
• Attain proven proficiency with cybersecurity tools and perform front-end troubleshooting and general triage Add value to the company through key IT project and task deliverables
• Communicate professionally and effectively with a wide variety of people, via face to face, over the phone, via email, via Microsoft Teams and in writing

Basic Qualifications

• Credits toward a bachelor’s degree in IS/IT or similar, from an accredited institution
• Basic understanding of algorithms, systems analysis and design, database concepts, and networking concepts
• Must have an expected graduation date in late 2025, Spring/Summer of 2026, or, Spring/Summer of 2027
• Current cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. §730, et seq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Qualified candidate must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the relevant government agency. Business demands may require employer to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current cumulative GPA of 3.5 or greater
• Demonstrable strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Demonstrated strong understanding of algorithms, systems analysis and design, database concepts, and networking concepts
• Prior work experience in an IT role
• Leadership experience

Arconic Corporation is a leading provider of aluminum sheet, plate and extrusions, as well as innovative architectural products, that advance the automotive, aerospace, commercial transportation, industrial and building and construction markets. Building on more than a century of innovation, Arconic helps to transform the way we fly, drive, and build. We are proud that 77% of our employees are happy working for Arconic and would recommend it as a great place to work and that 80% of our employees would recommend their managers to others. 

We live our core values and commit to delivering sustainable value to our customers, our employees, our communities and our stakeholders. 

At Arconic, we: 

Act With Integrity. 

We lead with respect, honesty, transparency and accountability. 

Safeguard our Future. 

We protect and improve the health and safety of our employees, communities and environment. 

Grow Stronger Together. 

We cultivate an inclusive and diverse culture that advocates for equity. 

Earn Customer Loyalty. 

We build customer partnerships through best-in-class products and service. 

Drive Operational Excellence. 

We pursue continuous improvement through innovation, agility, people development and collaboration. 

Create Value. 

We achieve success by generating and growing value for our stakeholders. 

United States Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Arconic is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.