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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates foundational knowledge in cybersecurity principles, including phishing, malware, and incident response, while effectively utilizing security tools and frameworks. Capable of performing alert triage, vulnerability management, and contributing to SOC documentation and processes.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Security Information And Event Management (SIEM)Incident ResponsePhishing InvestigationVulnerability ManagementMITRE ATT&CK Framework
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Hard Skills
Networking FundamentalsOperating SystemsSecurity ConceptsPhishing AnalysisMalware AnalysisAlert TriageVulnerability ScanningDocumentationEvidence CollectionTimeline Building
Soft Skills
Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationAttention To DetailCuriositySound Judgment
Tools & Technologies
WiresharkNmapSecurity OnionAWSAzureGCPOktaMicrosoft Entra IDJiraServiceNow
Certifications & Qualifications
CompTIA Security+CompTIA Network+CySA+GIAC GFACTGIAC GSEC
Industry Keywords
SOCComplianceAuditRisk ManagementPrivacySOC 2ISO 27001NIST Cybersecurity FrameworkNIST SP 800-61Cybersecurity
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityDNSGoogle Cloud PlatformServiceNowTCP/IP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Monitor security alerts and events in SIEM, EDR, email security, and cloud security tools
- Perform Tier 1 alert triage, determine alert validity, document findings, and escalate according to SOC runbooks
- Maintain the SOC ticket queue and track investigations to closure
- Investigate employee-reported phishing emails using header, link, attachment, and sandbox analysis
- Assist with vulnerability management, scan review, finding validation, and remediation tracking
- Help tune detections and reduce false-positive alert noise
- Review threat intelligence and vendor advisories and map activity to MITRE ATT&CK
- Support incident response through evidence collection, timeline building, and note-taking
- Create and improve SOC runbooks, playbooks, knowledge base articles, and onboarding guides
- Complete and present a cybersecurity capstone project
- Work alongside Security Specialists with coaching, ticket review, and career guidance
Requirements
What you’ll need- Pursuing a career in cybersecurity or a related technical field through a degree program, certification track, bootcamp, or self-study; formal enrollment is not required
- Demonstrable experience may include a documented home lab, CTF results, open-source contributions, or prior IT, help desk, compliance, or system administration work
- Working knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, common ports and protocols), operating systems, and introductory security concepts
- Foundational understanding of phishing, malware, credential abuse, privilege escalation, lateral movement, and corresponding defensive controls
- Hands-on exposure to security tools such as Wireshark, Nmap, a SIEM, or Security Onion
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Curiosity, attention to detail, sound judgment, and willingness to learn from feedback
- Demonstrated integrity and ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Ability to commit to the stated weekly schedule for the duration of the internship
- Preferred: progress toward CompTIA Security+, Network+, CySA+, GIAC GFACT/GSEC, or similar certification
- Preferred: familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, or NIST SP 800-61
- Preferred: exposure to AWS, Azure, GCP, Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow, or GRC/audit platforms
- Preferred: background in compliance, audit, risk, privacy, SOC 2, ISO 27001, or HIPAA
Benefits
Comp & perks- Paid internship with competitive hourly compensation
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance (for full-time employees)
- Maternity & paternity leave (for full-time employees)
- Short & long-term disability
- Dedicated mentor and structured learning plan for the duration of the internship
- Real production experience and a capstone project to showcase in future interviews
- Potential pathway to a full-time Jr. Security Specialist – Tier 1 role for high performers
- Laptop provided for the duration of the internship
- Opportunity to learn from a dedicated leadership team
- Top-of-the-line company swag