2027 Winter Internship - Security Operations Intern

About PACCAR

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates.  PACCAR designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and provides financial services and information technology, and truck parts related to its principal business.

Your next career move is waiting at PACCAR whether you want to design the transportation trchnology of tomorroe, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services. Join the PACCAR team today!

Division Information

PACCAR'S Information Technology Division (ITD) is located in Renton, WA, utilizes cutting-edge technology to provide systems development, consulting, voice and data communications servicesto the entire corperation, which has high visibility in the technology sector. 

About the Team

As a Security Operations Intern, you will work with the North America Security Operations team. SecOps is a critical team within PACCAR that has responsibility for the design, implementation, and management of all security systems along with incident response and monitoring.

The Role

PACCAR is looking for a curious, creative, and motivated individual that is passionate about cybersecurity and interested in learning more about cybersecurity operations in a Fortune 500 company. During your internship with PACCAR, you'll have the opportunity to explore new technologies, work with technical teams, and lead projects. Our internship program is designed to give you real world experience and develop skills to succeed within the technology and cybersecurity industry.

Job Responsibilities & Projects

• Gain hands-on experience in cybersecurity operations, threat detection, and incident response within an enterprise environment.
• Learn how to monitor and investigate security alerts generated from SIEM, EDR, identity, cloud, and email security platforms.
• Develop foundational skills in security event analysis, threat hunting, and cybersecurity investigations.
• Work alongside experienced security analysts and engineers to understand incident response processes and best practices.
• Build knowledge of common cyber threats, attacker techniques, and defensive security controls.

Required Experience & Skills

• Foundational IT & Cybersecurity knowledge gained through coursework, academic projects, internships, or other relevant experience
• Security tool experience is desired
• Able to present and discuss security-related topics confidently
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux Operating Systems
• PowerShell and Python scripting is desired
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts, including confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA)

Education

Preferred completed Undergraduate/Graduate degree in Cybersecurity, Technology, Engineering, Computer Science or related field. 

Benefits of working at PACCAR

As a U.S. PACCAR intern, you have a full range of benefit options including:

• 401k with up to a 5% company match
• Sick Leave
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
• Global Fortune 500 company with a wide array of growth, training, and development opportunities
• Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their field

Diversity & Inclusion

PACCAR has success with diverse teams of employees working together to achieve excellent results. Having a diverse and inclusive work environment ensures PACCAR has the talent needed to conduct business today and in the future by leveraging different backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints. We believe diversity in the workplace increases innovation, results in better decisions, and increases employee engagement.

PACCAR increases awareness through the efforts of global company-wide Diversity Councils and various employee resource groups that support initiatives & activities including multi-cultural events, outreach, mentorship programs, and more. PACCAR has been awarded the Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation since 2018 by the Women in Trucking Association and Newsweek 2023 America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women.

For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion Commitment page: Diversity and Inclusion at PACCAR

Additional Information

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability. At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors including your education, training, or experience. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the United States. Applicants and employees for this position will not be sponsored for work authorization, including, but not limited to H-1B visas, now or in the future.

The salaries for intern positions are as follows:

• Undergraduate - $25 / hour
• Graduate - $30 / hour