IT Security and Compliance Intern

The Kestra team has over 400 years of experience in the external and internal cardiac medical device markets. The company was founded in 2014 by industry leaders inspired by the opportunity to unite modern wearable technologies with proven device therapies. Kestra’s solutions combine high quality and technical performance with a wearable design that provides the greatest regard for patient comfort and dignity. Innovating versatile new ways to deliver care, Kestra is helping patients and their care teams harmoniously monitor, manage, and protect life.

As an Information Technology (IT) intern, you will work closely with a mentor on two deliverables. In the first project you will work in a team setting to coordinate evidence collection and audit readiness activities for SOX and ISO 27001. In the second project you will independently and collaboratively drive activities necessary to maturing Kestra’s IT asset inventory.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Security Assessments – Participate in internal reviews, vendor risk assessments, and remediation tracking.
• Policy Review and Implementation – Support updates, version control, and rollout of security policies.
• Compliance Program Activities – Assist with evidence collection and audit readiness for SOX, HIPAA, GDPR, and ISO 27001.
• Assess and mature current IT Asset Inventory including identification of asset owners. Implement process to maintain the inventory up to date.
• Project Presentation: At internship end, the internship project results and findings will be presented to the IT team and Kestra Executive Leadership.

COMPETENCIES

• Passion: Contagious excitement about the company – sense of urgency. Commitment to continuous improvement.
• Integrity: Commitment, accountability, and dedication to the highest ethical standards.
• Collaboration/Teamwork: Inclusion of Team Member regardless of geography, position, and product or service.
• Action/Results: High energy, decisive planning, timely execution.
• Innovation: Generation of new ideas from original thinking.
• Customer Focus: Exceed customer expectations, quality of products, services, and experience always present of mind.
• Emotional Intelligence: Recognizes, understands, manages one’s own emotions and is able to influence others. A critical skill for pressure situations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience Required:

• Enrolled as an undergraduate student in Information Technology, Information Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a closely related major.

Preferred

• Able to use Microsoft Office programs
• Good communication skills and an interest in learning
• Ability to work in a team.
• Good numeracy, literacy, and organizational skills.

WORK EVNIRONMENT

• Indoor open office environment
• Noise level typical of an office environment
• Kestra manufactures and provides life-saving products regulated by the Federal Food and Drug Administration and under contract with Medicare.  Kestra maintains a drug free workplace and testing is a condition of employment.

INTERNSHIP ELIGIBILITY

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter
• (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college/university within the past 6 months
• Must not have completed one year of continual employment with Kestra Medical Technologies
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must possess unrestricted work authorization
• Must complete a criminal and employment background screening that meets the allowable FDA requirements and is in accordance with EEOC rules and regulations
• Must complete a pre-internship drug screen

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Frequent repetitive motions that may include wrists, hands and/or fingers, such as keyboard and mouse usage
• Frequent stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time
• Frequent computer use
• Frequent phone and other business machine use
• Occasional lifting required, up to 20 pounds

TRAVEL

• No travel is expected

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the Team Member. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

PROGRAM LENGTH

The approximate dates of this internship are Spring 2026 – Fall 2026. Interns must be available to work for the duration of the internship.

Pay: $25.00/hour

Kestra Medical Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. Kestra Medical Technologies does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay equity is an important part of Kestra’s Culture. Our compensation ranges are guided by national and local salary surveys and take into consideration experience level and internal equity. Each role is benchmarked based on the job description provided. If your qualifications and/or experience level are outside of the posted position, we encourage you to apply as we are growing fast and roles that are coming soon may not be posted.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time. Applicants must be eligible to work for any employer in the U.S.

Kestra manufactures and provides life-saving products regulated by the Federal Food and Drug Administration and under contract with Medicare.  Kestra maintains a drug free workplace and testing is a condition of employment

This role is an in-office position Monday - Thursday, in Kirkland, Washington with the flexibility to work from home on Fridays.